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Cook all the vegetables at mealtimes in a tiered steamer, by using only one ring on the hob could save over half the energy used by using separate pans. |
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Instead of using a tumble dryer hang wet washing outside in warm weather, in cooler weather use a clothes airer inside the home. |
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27% of UK emissions come from our homes, we can make a difference. |
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Using the dishwasher when full will use less energy than washing up by hand. |
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Turn off all electrical appliances at the socket, leaving them on standby uses 10% of all the electricity used in the UK. |
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Use low energy light bulbs as they use one fifth of energy needed for conventional bulbs. |
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Our electric kettle uses almost one third of the energy used in our home, boil only the water you need to save energy and it is faster too! |
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Washing at 40 degrees will use one quarter of energy used for 60 degree wash |
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Save hot water – share a bath! |
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As the summer ends put on a jumper instead of turning the heating on. |
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When leaving a room turn off all lights and appliances. |
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Check your hot water cylinder thermostat it should not need to be set higher than 60 C / 140 F |
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Get any hot dripping taps mended as it wastes hot water and energy, over a week it could be enough to half fill a bath |
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Cavity wall insulation could help save 33% of the household heat |
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Once the battery is full on your mobile phone unplug the charger |
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Use washing machines and dishwashers less often and only when full as using the economy or half load setting does not use half the energy. |
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Close curtains at dusk to keep heat in |
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Draught proof the windows and doors in the home to stop heat escaping |
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Servicing your boiler once a year will make it run at its most efficient. |
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Locating your fridge freezer in a cool place in the kitchen away from the cooker and direct sunlight will save energy as it will not need to work as hard to keep the temperature down. |
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Do not leave the immersion heater on constantly; investing in a timer is a good way to make sure you have hot water when you need it and are not heating water needlessly |
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Using a timer to control your central heating and hot water will make sure that you will be comfortable and warm when you are at home and that you are not heating an empty house |
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