» Top tips for saving energy and money
- Buy energy efficient appliances. When replacing appliances, consider their energy efficiency rating. Look for the Energy Efficiency Recommended logo as a guide to help you choose the most suitable product.
- Choose a high efficiency condensing boiler. If your boiler needs to be replaced, then make sure you replace it with a high-efficiency condensing boiler. This could save you around a third on your bills - that's 10 percent more than a conventional boiler.
- Consider installing Cavity Wall Insulation. If your home is suitable, about three hours of a professional's time will save you £££s in the long run.
- Get some lofty ideas. Insulating your loft is a great way of cutting down heat loss and you can even do it yourself.
- Double glazing. This is another great way of cutting down heat loss and it will also stop rattles, draughts and reduce noise pollution from outside.
- Hot water tank insulation. By fitting a jacket on your tank you can reduce heat loss by up to 75%.
- Use energy efficient light bulbs. They last up to twelve times longer and use a fraction of the electricity guzzled by ordinary bulbs.
- Draught proofing. Even this simple measure will save you money as heat escapes through leaky doors and windows.
- Close the curtains so that heat can't escape after dark.
- Turn down the thermostat by one degree. It could cut your heating bills by up to 10%.
