British Gas reports that the British public wastes about
£5 billion worth of energy every year. The average
household could save up to £200 annually on their
energy bills. So to save on gas and electricity costs check
out our helpful hints:
Invest in a lagging jacket
for your hot water tank and insulate pipes – this
will pay for itself in a few months with the money saved.
Turning your thermostat down by 1°C could cut your
heating bills by up to 10%. And if you're going away for
winter, leave the thermostat on a low setting to provide
protection from freezing at minimum cost. This can save
about £30 per year.
Replace light bulbs with energy saving versions: just
one can reduce your lighting costs by up to £78
over the lifetime of the bulb.
Is your hot water too hot? For most, setting the thermostat
at 60°C/140°F is fine for bathing.
Don’t leave the fridge door open longer than necessary
and defrost freezers regularly.
When cooking leave saucepan lids on as this will allow
you to turn down the heat.
Don’t use more water than you need when boiling
a kettle as it takes much more electricity to boil a full
kettle each time than just enough water to cover the element.