1. Switch off lights and electrical appliances when you’re not using them
Switch things off at the plug. It saves more power than using a remote control or leaving them on standby.
2. Change to LED light bulbs
Replace light bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs. They use up to 80% less energy than standard bulbs and can last up to 25 times longer.
3. Turn down the heating in rooms you’re not using
Turn down your thermostat by just one degree to save up to 10% on your heating bill. The NHS recommends a temperature of 18ºC in rooms that you regularly use.
4. Keep doors shut
Only heat or cool the rooms where you spend the most time and close doors to prevent warm or cold air from escaping.
5. Wash clothes at 30°C and dry outside
Wash full loads using the shortest appropriate washing machine setting in cool, 30°C water. Hang clothes outside to dry if you can.
6. Microwave pre-prepared, thawed food
Batch cook and freeze leftover meals. Defrost frozen food in the fridge to reduce cooking time. When heating, use a microwave over an oven to save energy.
