Thread: 101 Energy Saving Tips

1. Replace all your lightbulbs with energy saving ones
2. Consider getting movement sensors to contol lights
3. Try to cycle rather than use your car

Replace all your lightbulbs with energy saving ones

Especially LEDs they are the best :)

4. Get a water butt for your garden
5. Don't use bottled water
6. Switch off appliances rather than putting them into standby

Come on this should be easy : )

7. Create your own compost
8. Turn your central heating down by 1 degree
9. Turn down the temperature of your hot water

10. Don't use carrier bags
11. Is Air Conditioning really necessary in the UK? We managed in the past without it
12. Buy locally produced goods in the supermarket i.e. not flown in.

13. Get a smart power adapter that turn off the power when devices go into standby
14. Always look to buy triple A rated electrical appliances.
15. Get things repaired rather than buying new

Thanks for your information, they are very useful nowadays !

New fridges use about one third of the electricity compared to a ten year old fridge!
when not at home, lower the thermostat by 5 degrees and use a timer so that the temperature goes back up half hour before you come home

keep your automobile properly tuned as this can save you about 25% on fuel
properly inflated tires also help to save on fuel not to mention prevent premature wear on your tires

Try to limit your showers to 5 minutes/day. Not only will you save water, but the electricity of gas to heat the water as well.

Denis