Energy saving tips and resources

Browse, download and share advice and tips on how to be more energy efficient.

We’ve put together some useful tips, information and resources that will help you to choose and use energy more efficiently in your home to save money. Topics include simple energy savings tips, understanding energy bills and steps you can take to improve your indoor environment.

These are digital resources that you can download, print out and keep, or websites that you can browse, bookmark and revisit.

This list isn’t intended to be exhaustive – you can contact us at any of our Community Energy Hubs for more support and information!

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Five energy saving tips

  • Turn the thermostat down by 1 degree but maintain an indoor temperature that is above 18 degrees. Reducing the temperature by one degree may not be noticeable in temperature, but should be noticeable in your energy usage and bills.
  • Switch off lights and non-essential electrical devices when not in use.
  • Don’t over fill the kettle. Only boil what you need.
  • Know how your heating system works and try to improve controls. A well-maintained and correctly programmed heating system can heat only the necessary rooms when needed.
  • Insulate where possible and draught proof around windows and doors. Improving insulation can help trap heat in, reducing the energy needed to keep homes comfortable.

Download our WEAP factsheet to find out about changes you can make around the home to use energy more efficiently and save money on your bills.

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Helpful advice from the Centre for Sustainable energy:

How do our homes shape our health? – Information from Health Equals

Carbon monoxide poisoning: symptoms and prevention – Advice from Gas Safe Register

Helpful advice from the Centre for Sustainable energy:

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