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Only boil as much water as you need. (though make sure you use enough to cover the elements in electric kettles)
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Electrical appliances left on standby still use energy! Switch them off at the mains and you'll save around £37 a year.
Don't leave your mobile phone, ipod, laptop charging overnight! Most mobile phones are fully charged within 2 hours.
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Closing your curtains at dusk stops heat escaping through the windows. If you notice a draught from your windows and doors, you could try draught proofing them.
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Fully fill up your washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher before turning them on. Remember - one full load uses less energy than two half loads.
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Reduce your heating bills by reducing room temperature. Turning down your thermostat by just 1degree Celsius typically reduces your heating bills by 10% - saving you on average £50 per year!
- Water too hot? Check your settings - your cylinder thermostat should be set at 60C/140F
- Re-set your timer so that heating and hot water come on only when required
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Make sure you fully turn the taps off and fix any leaking taps. Did you know? Not only does a dripping hot water tap waste energy, but in just one week, those drips could fill half of your bath!
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Switch to energy saving lightbulbs. They last upto 10 times longer than ordinary bulbs and will save you around £45 over its lifetime.
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You could make a saving of £250 on your household energy bills! To find out how much you could save, please complete a Home Energy Check (external website) and the Energy Saving Trust will give you a free, impartial energy report.
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