51 Tips And Facts For Saving Energy And Money In Your Home
1 Fitting Low Energy Light Bulbs throughout your home will save you around 50 per year and 1.7 tons of CO
2 wind power has been the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy
3 Having Cavity Wall Insulation in your home will save you up to 135 per year and 540kg of CO
4 Solar energy can be used to produce heat, light, hot water and electricity in your home
5 Use wind up devices to save on energy
6 Shell Oil predicts that 50% of the world's energy will come from renewable sources by 2040
7 Keep fridges and freezers away from cookers and direct sunlight
8 Washing clothes at 30 degrees can be just as effective for a normally soiled load
9 Any electricity you generate and don't use can be sold back to the grid
10 Always try to make sure the dishwasher is filled completely
11 Energy monitors can be great to help educate your family on energy saving habits, keeping your bills down
12 LED lights also have a massive life span, up to 30 years with an average use of 4 hours per day
13 Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels convert sunlight into electricity
14 Wind power uses a natural and virtually inexhaustible source of power to produce electricity
15 Use Eco Balls in the tumble dryer. They make gaps in the washing to allow the heat to move more freely so clothes will dry quicker
16 35% of a households heat loss is through the walls
17 Turn your thermostat down
18 Hang up or fold clothes straight after drying to cut down on ironing time
19 Wood fuel is less susceptible to fuel price increases than fossil fuels
20 Your cylinder thermostat should be set at 60C/140F
21 Only boil as much water as you need
22 Even when its overcast solar panels still create energy
23Light Bulbs account for around 8-12% of a typical household's energy usage
24 Sunlight is omnipresent regardless of whether we use it or not
25 Air source heat pumps can provide both heating and cooling
26 Our Earth receives 174 petawatts of incoming solar radiation at any given time
27 Draught proofing your home correctly will save you up to 60 per year and 240kg of CO
28 Wash in the sink rather than use the dishwasher when you can
29 Solar power is a very versatile renewable energy source
30 A hydro system can generate 24 hours a day, often generating all the electricity you need and more
31 By saving energy through recycling, CO emissions are lessened
32 On a cold day closing the curtains will slow heat loss
33 Having Solid Wall Insulation in your home will save you up to 475 per year and up to 1.9 tons of CO
34 If you're washing dishes in the sink, use a bowl or sink full of water rather than leaving the hot tap running
35 Solar Energy is measured in kilowatt-hour. 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts
36 Cover pots and pans when cooking they will boil a lot quicker
37 Choosing a dual fuel plan (gas and electricity from the same provider) will often be cheaper
38 Having Floor Insulation in your home will save you up to 60 per year and 240kg of CO
39 Ensure radiators are not blocked with furniture; this affects the heat available to the room
40 It is very important to find alternative energy sources as supplies of oil; coal and natural gas are limited
41 Switching energy provider is often the quickest way to save a good deal of money
42 Avoid tumble drying dry clothes outdoors or on indoor dryers when possible to save money and energy
43 Astonishingly 95 per cent of the energy consumed by an incandescent bulb is wasted as heat!
44 Towel dry your hair so you don't have to use your hairdryer as much
45 For a turbine to be effective, you need an average wind speed of no less than five metres per second
46 Landfills are mostly composed of non-biodegradable waste which takes a long time to decompose
47 Governments are backing micro-generation 100% by providing grants
48 About 2 billion people in the world are currently without electricity
49 Having Energy Efficient Windows and Glazing in your home will save you up to 165 per year and 680kg of
CO
50 Don't leave appliances on standby
51 Insulate hot water pipes to stop heat escaping.
by: D J WEDGE
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