Energy Saving Tips - Part 2 of 6
Are you keen to save money on utilities? Do you want to prevent your gas and
electricity bills from being a nasty surprise? In this climate of rising energy
prices Moneysupermarket.com strives to help you save money - we know the
benefits of savings on gas and electricity.
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Handy Hints
We have compiled a list of handy hints to help you reduce the cost of the gas
and electricity you use, whilst also helping the environment:
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A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough water to
fill half a bath, so fix leaking taps and make sure they're turned off.
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For those willing to spend money to save money, loft insulation is a great
investment. Up to 25% of heat loss occurs through lofts that are not insulated.
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Cavity wall insulation can also prove to be a big money saver. Insulation can
save up to 35% of heat loss through walls.
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Don’t leave appliances on standby or charge unnecessarily. Standby can use as
much as 10%-60% of the electricity used by the device if it was switched on.
Always switch the monitor of your PC off when not in use.
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To eliminate draughts and wasted heat use an easy-to-fix brush or PVC seal on
your exterior doors and fill gaps in floorboards and skirting boards.
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Consider the ‘Economy 7’ energy tariff. This has different pricing structures
based on the night and day with energy used at night costing less than the
energy used during the day. This allows you to heat your water and storage
heater during the night – but be wary you need to use 20% of your heat
consumption at night to make a saving.
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Some gas and electricity suppliers now offer home energy checks and the
Energy Saving Trust site offers impartial advice on how to save up to £250 per year.
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