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The Energy Saving Trust has a 10 point checklist on how to reduce your energy consumption. These measures will have a significant effect on your energy consumption. It must be noted that although these measures will reduce your energy consumption they will not affect the Energy Performance Certificate as they do not represent changes to the building.

 

  1. Turn your thermostat down. Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10 percent. You could save around £40 per year.
  2. Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set higher than 60°C/140°F.
  3. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
  4. Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.
  5. Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances on charge unnecessarily.
  6. If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, use the half-load or economy program.
  7. Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle).
  8. A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're fully turned off!
  9. Use energy saving light bulbs. Just one can save you £60 over the lifetime of the bulb - as they last up to 10 times longer than ordinary light bulbs.
  10. Do a home energy check. Just answer some simple questions about your home and the Energy Saving Trust will give you a free, impartial report telling you how you can save up to £250 a year on your house hold energy bills.

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