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Don’t use standby mode
Unless you switch them off at the wall, appliances like your tv and computers will continue to use energy, costing the average home extra money each month.
Mind the kettle
When making ourselves a tea or coffee, we tend to fill the kettle all the way. However from this, as a country we’re wasting around £68 million worth of energy a year. Instead try filling the kettle with only the amount you need to stop you spending money on the extra water.
Switch to led bulbs
Led bulbs last longer and are extremely energy efficient. Try switching your bulbs to help reduce your energy bills.
Use your microwave more often
You’ll be saving money as microwaves are quicker than the stove-top or the oven, and do not take as much energy to power. You should also consider a slow cooker if you want an alternative to the expensive oven, and these use a low amount of power over a longer time, helping you save energy.
Unplug your chargers
People tend to leave their chargers plugged into their outlets unnecessarily, over-charging their phones and devices over night. Instead, as soon as your device is fully charged you should unplug the charger.
Not only will this save energy from being wasted, it also help prolong your devices battery life, and can save you up to £60 a year on your electricity bills.
Close your curtains at night
In the winter you should try and let as much natural hot air in as possible, however when dusk falls make sure to shut the windows tight and draw the curtains. This will help keep the heat trapped in your house, and stop you having to use the expensive central heating.
Update your heating system
New boilers may be expensive, but in the long run they are much more energy efficient and will help you keep the monthly bills down. They will help you save energy and lower your carbon emissions per year.
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