Homeowners around the country are feeling the squeeze at the moment when it comes to paying energy bills. Luckily, there are many ways that you can reduce your average electricity usage and save some cash.
Here are some ways to be more energy efficient within your property and cut back on energy consumption:
Change to energy-efficient lighting
Old lighting, such as halogen and incandescent bulbs, is one of the biggest perpetrators of excessive energy consumption. Switching to more cost-effective alternatives, such as LED bulbs, help you to reduce energy use.
This is because LED bulbs require less electricity to be powered to the same level, if not better, than traditional bulbs. They also last longer, meaning you won’t need to replace them as often.
You can read more about the benefits of LED bulbs in your property here.
Turn off electrics when you leave a room
We’re all guilty of it sometimes, but it turns out that leaving electrics or switches on when you leave a room really does add to your energy bill.
Make a conscious decision to turn off any lights or plugs when you exit a room or leave the house.
While it might be more convenient to keep them on as opposed to constantly turning them on and off, a little bit of effort can go a long way to reducing your bills.
Maximise the intake of natural light
One under-appreciated way to reduce electricity use in the home is by maximising the amount of natural light available to you.
The more natural light that floods your home, the less likely you are to turn on the lights in order to see. Especially in winter, when nights are longer, making the most of natural light can help lower the amount of electrical energy consumed.
If you can’t add more windows or skylights to your home, try increasing the number of reflective surfaces in your home with more mirrors and tiles, install front and back doors with windows in, and use lighter colours on your walls and ceilings.
Tip: Invest in double or triple glazing windows to also save money on your gas bills! The better insulated your windows are, the more energy efficient they are because they retain heat better.
Other useful tips
Here are some other useful tips to reduce electricity consumption:
- Avoid overfilling the kettle
- Lower your washing machine cycles to 30 degrees
- Dry wet laundry outside where possible
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