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Energy Saving Tips

• Adjust your thermostat. Just by reducing your room temperature by 1 degree you could save a whopping ten percent off your heating bill.
• Remember to turn the lights off when you leave the room.
• Close curtains to stop heat escaping and tuck them behind the radiator to make sure the heat is in the room not up the window.
• Only boil as much water as you need, but remember to cover the element in the kettle.
• Use energy saving light bulbs. They last around ten times longer than ordinary bulbs and can save you £40 over the lifetime of the bulb.
• Don’t leave things on standby and avoid leaving electrical items charging unnecessarily
• Defrost freezers regularly and don’t leave the fridge door open longer than necessary.
• If you manage your energy account online, you can check your energy usage based on your meter readings. Most suppliers offer devices to help monitor your energy usage.
• Most energy suppliers have energy efficiency products to buy on line.
• When shopping for electrical goods always look for the energy saving recommended logo. It’s your guarantee that these products have the strict criteria on energy efficiency. They’ll cost less to run and help you to reduce your carbon emissions.
• Energy saving electrical goods such as: low energy lighting, energy saving kettles, and clever devices that ensure your TV’s/ PC’s and all peripherals are automatically switched off. 

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