Big Energy Saving Campaign
18 JANUARY 2023 12:15
Big Energy Saving Campaign
1. How to save energy around your home
There are lots of quick and easy ways to save energy and money around your home.
- Turning your appliances off standby could save you £65 a year
- Draught proofing and blocking cracks around your home could save you up to £125 a year
- Turning off lights when you leave a room could save you £25 a year
- Washing your clothes at 30 degrees and doing one less machine run a week could save you around £34 a year
- Ditching the tumble dryer and drying your clothes on racks in a well-ventilated room or outside in warmer weather could save you £70 a year
- Reducing your shower time to 4 minutes can save you £95 a year
- Swapping one bath a week with a 4 minute shower can save you £20 a year
- Avoiding overfilling the kettle could save you £13 a year
- Running your dishwasher one time less per week could save you £17 a year
For more tips, including tips tailored to your home, visit Energy Saving Trust.
We also have lots of advice on ways to heat your home more efficiently.