5 Great Simple Energy Saving Measures

If you are not currently in a position to be installing solar panels or wind turbines at your home or business, you can still make a big difference by just making a few small changes to save energy. We have list 5 simple energy saving measures that anyone can do to reduce their carbon emissions and save money on utility bills.

1. Turn Down Your Thermostat

Turning down your thermostat just 1 degrees can save up to £65 a year on your utility bills and reduce your CO2 emissions by 10%. A big difference for a small energy saving measure.

2. Turn your electrical appliances off and don’t leave them on standby

TV’s, Stereo’s and other audio equipment left on standby can use almost as much electricity as when it is switched off,

Simple Energy Saving - Turn Off Standby

so make sure you turn your appliances off properly or at the mains to save money and save energy.

3. Turn Your Water Cylinder Thermostat Down

Make sure your hot water thermostat is not set above 60 degrees celsius. Any higher and it wastes a lot of energy unnecessarily.

4. Only Use Your Washing Machine if it can be Filled

Washing half loads of washing is unnecessary and wastes water, energy and money. If you really need something washing either hand wash it or wait until you can fill your washing machine.

5. Don’t Overfill Your Kettle

Filling your kettle too much uses a lot of electricity. Kettles use large amounts of electric when they are on, so only filling them with the amount of water you need and therefore letting the kettle boil quicker, although it may sound very petty can actually make a big difference over a long time.

Take these simple energy saving measures and apply them when you are going about your business in your home and at work. If you get into the habit of doing the measures listed above you will make a positive contribution to fighting climate change, and will see the results financially when your utility bills come through the door.

Bonus tip: If you work in an office setting and think it could stand to be a bit more green, run the idea of photoluminescent exit signs past everyone and see what they think. They conserve a lot more energy, use recyclable aluminum (and are recyclable themselves), and are not toxic or radioactive, making them much safer to use.

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