Energy saving ideas

 

• switching lights off when out of rooms;
• not leaving appliances on stand-by or charging unnecessarily;
• using the economy and half wash buttons on washing machines;
• using a washing line to dry clothes, rather than a tumble drier;
• not filling the kettle too much when boiling water;
• utilising ‘one-pot’ cooking strategies and cooking more than one dish in the oven at a time;
• defrosting naturally, rather than using the microwave;
• using off-peak (night-time) electricity as this is cheaper;
• using rechargeable batteries where possible and practical;
• turning off computer peripherals when not in use and utilising power saving options.

Although the energy savings from each of these individual activities is very small, your energy and financial savings will grow in the long-term through reducing wastage and changing the habits of every household member.