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Tips for saving energy at home:
Lighting
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Switch off lights when not needed
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Use natural light by opening blinds/curtains
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Replace tungsten lamps with compact fluorescents (CFL)
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Replace tungsten halogen with CFL equivalent
Kitchen
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Minimise door opening times of cookers, fridges, freezers
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On electric hobs make use of residual heat by switching off earlier
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Only switch on extract fans when needed
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Cook several items at once in cooker
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Allow food to cool before putting in fridge
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Avoid locating fridges/freezers near cookers or radiators
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Defrost freezer regularly
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Don’t overfill the kettle
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Buy most efficient appliances (‘A’ rating)
Washing
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Use 40ºC wash cycle where appropriate and avoid half loads
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Use low temperature programmes in dishwashers and avoid part loads
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Avoid use of tumble driers where possible - use clothes line
Electrical
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Switch off computers, TVs, DVDs, music systems, printers and electrical gadgets not in use
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Don’t leave phones on charge continually
Heating
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Insulate attic to 250 mm thickness insulation
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Insulate immersion tanks and pipework
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Consider cavity wall insulation if appropriate
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Get boiler regularly serviced
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Consider installing a new condensing boiler
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Fit a programmable time/temperature controller and ensure it is set correctly
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Ideal temperature is 20ºC in living areas and 18ºC in other areas
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Fit Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) and set correctly
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Close all doors and windows when heating is on
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Draught-proof doors/windows and attic doors
