Energy Saving measures made simple!
Author: Joseph Knight
A number of Simple Energy Saving Measures may be adopted. All of which are capable of providing significant savings for the average homeowner with minimal fuss and expenditure.
Reducing Water Consumption
- Simple changing of your taps can benefit a great deal by reducing the water consumption, and fitting of diffuser systems can greatly reduce general water use.
- Fitting of water displacement devices (often known as putting a brick in your cistern) on your toilet will reduce volume of water used in flushing, by reducing the toilets cistern capacity.
- Changing your showerhead to a low water version, fitted with a water limiter, utilising the latest ‘CLICK technology’ may save up to 75% water to that of a traditional model. These are simple, easy and cheap to install and still maintain the performance of a power shower.
Reducing Electricity and Heating Bills
- Your home needs to be adequately insulated, particularly within the roof void. Environmentally friendly insulation such as Thermafleece should be used, as these have no adverse health effects.
- If your home has an indirect hot water system, this will have a cylinder, (usually stored in the airing cupboard). This must have a ‘Cylinder Jacket‘, which can be bought for as low as £9.00, but which is most effective at minimising heat loss.
- Install a thermostat, which allows greater control of your heating requirements, aiding to minimise wastage heat. Optimum temperatures are approximately 20-23 C; intermittent heating should be avoided, as this will require more energy to maintain a comfortable temperature.
- Replace existing inefficient tungsten or similar light fittings with new energy efficient lighting, such as compact fluorescent lamps which use 25% less energy. Replacement of a traditional 60 watt bulb with a CF 15w range will cost little more than £1.00.
Reducing Waste and Recycling
- Make sure you are aware of the recycling facilities in your area, including where the local bottle recycling area is and other charity organisations, to take clothing items.
- Follow the 3 rules, of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Avoid tempting offers like 2for 1 deals on perishable goods, ensuring you buy enough to meet your weekly demands. Unsubscribe to organisations, clubs, eliminating junk mail by registering for a mail preference service.
- Reuse leftover food by investing in a composting plot in your garden, which has the added benefit of providing composting material. Try and reuse shopping bags for other uses, and old boxes, anything which may have a differing use.
- Recycle, by having a system in place for bottles, paper and cardboard and food, ensuring everyone in the household understands how to dispose of unwanted materials.
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