Energy Saving Advice

• One can easily reduce his gas and electricity bills with the help of Energy Saving advice. This can be done by simply cutting down on the amount of energy you use. There are many tips that can be employed in order to save energy and money.
• This simple guide will help you. Just get used to doing these things and notice the difference.

• You must gather all your gas and electricity bills to find out how
• Appliances like videos, TVs, microwaves, stereos, and computers should not be kept on standby because they consume energy when they are left on.
• While you are heating water on your sauce pan, just put a lid on it as this reduces the amount of gas needed.
• When you fill an electric kettle with water, first fill a cup with water and then pour this in to the kettle to avoid over filling.
• After you charge your mobile phones, shavers, electric toothbrush, unplug the charger equipment.
• Turn off the light while leaving a room.
• While washing clothes, make sure you have a full load and use a low temperature program.
• While taking bath, make sure that you have more showers than baths as they use less water and take less energy to heat the water.
• Make a big difference in the amount of energy you use by turning down your room thermostats by a few degrees.

• Make your home more energy efficient by following the steps in our Energy guide.
• Use energy efficient bulbs than using light bulbs. They might be more expensive but they last around 12 times longer and can save you a lot on your electricity bills.
• Save up to £70 a year by opting for Loft insulation which costs from around £150. Find a number of grants available in the UK that can help you pay in installments towards this.
• Save on your energy bills by opting for Draught proofing windows and doors which costs from around £40.
• Save up to £125 a year on secondary glazing on windows.
• You would notice some gaps under skirting boards and between floorboards. Try filling them with newspaper, or mastic sealant costs from £10 and could save up to £20 a year.

• There are a variety of organizations that can provide you advices to save energy at your home. There are simple tips which can help you:

• This non profit organization, Energy Saving Trust offers advice on saving energy. You can get many energy saving tips and advice at their web site or you can even call them.
• Or call them on: 0800 512 012

• The Carbon Trust is an independent company which helps the UK public sector and business move to a low carbon economy by reducing carbon emissions now and capture the commercial opportunities of low carbon technologies. The company is funded by the government.

• This fun to use website from the government gives you an idea of what your carbon foot print is like and how to make simple changes in your life to reduce it.