Low Energy Sustainable Architecture that won’t cost the Earth
1) Turning the thermostat down by 1 degree Celsius could reduce heating bills by 10%
and save around £40 a year *
2) Watch out for energy-saving logos when buying new appliances *
3) Close curtains at dusk to prevent heat escaping through the windows *
4) Always turn off lights when leaving a room *
5) Don’t leave appliances on stand-by or charge them up
Unnecessarily *
6) Try to use the half-load or economy programmes on washing
machines, tumble dryers or dishwashers *
7) Only boil enough water you need but remember to cover the
elements in an electric kettle *
8) Fix leaking taps, and make sure they are completely turned off:
a dripping tap wastes enough water in a week to fill a bath *
9) Energy saving light bulbs can reduce lighting costs by
up to £100 over the bulbs lifetime *
10) Stop draughts and heat escaping by filling gaps under
skirting boards - and save around £10-£20 a year *
and save around £40 a year *
2) Watch out for energy-saving logos when buying new appliances *
3) Close curtains at dusk to prevent heat escaping through the windows *
4) Always turn off lights when leaving a room *
5) Don’t leave appliances on stand-by or charge them up
Unnecessarily *
6) Try to use the half-load or economy programmes on washing
machines, tumble dryers or dishwashers *
7) Only boil enough water you need but remember to cover the
elements in an electric kettle *
8) Fix leaking taps, and make sure they are completely turned off:
a dripping tap wastes enough water in a week to fill a bath *
9) Energy saving light bulbs can reduce lighting costs by
up to £100 over the bulbs lifetime *
10) Stop draughts and heat escaping by filling gaps under
skirting boards - and save around £10-£20 a year *
