10 Easy Ways to Reduce Energy Costs at Home

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An average household could save as much as £140 a year by insulating the loft.

Adding insulation to the walls could save as much as £160 a year.

LED lighting could save an average home around £230 per year in energy costs

compared to conventional bulbs.

Turning down your thermostat by just 1° during the winter could save as much as

£60 per year on heating costs.

After cooking, open your oven door and allow the heat to escape into your home rather than using an

extractor fan to get rid of it.

When the fridge and freezer are full, there is less air to keep cool. This makes for

more efficient units that use less energy.

Skip the heat-based dry cycle; open the dishwasher door and allow the

dishes to air-dry instead.

Instead of washing multiple small loads of laundry every day, wait

several days until you have enough for a full load.

● It is estimated that the average family of four could save more than £160 per year

with an energy-efficient showerhead.

Open curtains and blinds during the morning in winter and use the sunlight to help warm your home. Controlling

the amount of sunlight that enters your home makes it easier to control

your thermostat.

Photovoltaic solar systems can generate electricity while solar thermal uses the sun's rays to produce space heat and hot water.

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