Energy Saving Tips

If you have a smart meter, talk to your supplier about your options to use energy at cheaper, greener times.

Turning your thermostat down by just 1°C can save around 7% of the energy you use to heat your home.

A simple switch to LED lighting can save up to 80% on your energy consumption in your home.

Smart thermostats allow you to set an optimal room temperature and heating times, ensuring you are only using energy when you most need it.

Thermostatic radiator valves allow you to control the temperature of individual rooms – giving you the power to just heat the rooms you want.

Up to 90% of the energy a washing machine uses is used to heat the water. So, the lower the temperature, the less energy you use.

If your hot water cylinder isn’t insulated, fit it with a hot water cylinder jacket, this can reduce heat loss by up to 75%.

Keeping the doors closed between rooms in your house or apartment can reduce heat loss by up to 5%.

Keeping curtains, sofas and other items away from your radiators so they can work to maximum efficiency can save up to 12% on their energy consumption.

Once it’s full, using a dishwasher is more sustainable than hand-washing dishes. Saving up to 50% on energy and 30% on water.

Closing your curtains or blinds before it gets dark can reduce heat loss by up to 17% in each room.

Water-saving showerheads have a smaller head that can concentrate the power, saving up to 30% of the energy you use to shower.