subject: Cut Bills And Save Energy With Five Tips From First Utility [print this page] First Utility (http://www.first-utility.com/) recently released five quick tips to help UK households reduce their energy usage, save money and protect the environment.The five First Utility energy saving tips in full:1. Switch TVs, DVD players, stereos and computers offCut down on energy use by not leaving appliances on standby - and remember not to leave mobile phones, MP3 players and laptops on charge unnecessarily.2. Just use the energy you needFill the kettle with the amount of water you need and for washing machines, tumble driers and dishwashers always aim for a full load if you can't use a half-load or economy programme.3. Stock up on energy efficient bulbsEnergy efficient light bulbs last 12 times longer than standard bulbs, so trade your ordinary light bulbs for energy saving ones and for each bulb you fit you can save up to 9 a year. 4. Cut down on your heating and save 10%The most important thing is to keep warm in winter, but turning your thermostat down by 1C could cut your heating bills by up to 10%. By making a small adjustment to your heating you could save around 30 a year.5. Don't let your heating escapeDouble-glazing cuts heat loss through windows by 50% and could reduce your heating bill by up to 40 a year. Just closing your curtains at dusk will stop heat escaping through windows.First Utility and Opower will soon offer services such as text messages or emails providing UK customers with personalised tips on energy saving. The service was touched on and welcomed by Nick Clegg in his recent speech on the green economy and could go live as early as June 2012.Read more about energy saving tips from First Utility at:
http://www.first-utility.com/business-energy/energy-saving-tipsAbout First Utility First Utility is the smarter independent utilities supplier, offering gas and electricity services to a range of consumer and business customers. It is the only energy provider to roll out smart meters to all its customers, throughout the UK. It is through the use of smart metering technology that First Utility can empower consumers to manage and reduce their own energy consumption and bills. First Utility is headquartered in Warwick. Learn more about First Utility at http://www.which.co.uk/switch/energy-suppliers/first-utility
