Energy saving measures that don't cost a penny

There are plenty of things you can do to save energy around the home that won’t cost you a thing. Just take a look below:

• At night, close the curtains to stop heat being lost through the windows

• Have a shower instead of a bath and you’ll save time, money and water

• Remember to turn off lights when you leave a room for long periods

• Defrost fridges and freezers regularly to keep them running efficiently

• Where possible, wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine

• Use the low-temperature dishwasher programme unless you have very dirty dishes

• Use a toaster rather than the grill to make toast

And here's a few tips that will cost just a few pennies!

• Use low energy light bulbs wherever you can as they use less than a quarter of the electricity used by ordinary light bulbs and can last up to fifteen times longer

• Putting a lagging jacket around your hot water tank and insulating hot water pipes can pay for itself in a few months and continue to save you money for years to come

• Put draught strips around windows and outside doors and fit a flap across the letter-box
  

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