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Turn the lights off

Turning lights off when you are not in a room is a great way to save energy and once you are in the habit of remembering it is an extremely easy thing to do because you walk past the majority of light switches on your way out of a room.

Another thing to do is install energy saving bulbs, it is a myth that they are expensive as they are available for less than a pound, they use 20% of the energy of a normal bulb and they can potentially last for 6-8 years, 10 times longer than a normal light bulb.

With a possible saving of around £200 a year you will kick yourself if you put it on hold for a few months, do it now!

Energy efficient appliances

www.est.org.uk allows you to check the energy consumption levels of the products you currently own and compare them to new energy efficient models.

Depending on how many uneconomical electrical appliances you are depending on, you could be saving in excess of £100.

Monitor your thermostat

Over the course of a year turning your thermostat down by as little as 1 degree will save you a few quid.

Keeping your thermostat at an appropriate level could save you up to 10% (around £30) off your annual heating bill.

Shower yourself with cash

Showering instead of having a bath will save you a great deal of energy, those long soaks use around three times more energy than a shower.

Power showers use more energy than regular showers but they are not the only way of enjoying a decent amount of power. Have a look at purchasing a water-saving shower head, shower heads that ensure a strong flow by keeping blockages down to a minimum, and save up to £50 a year.

Do not boil unnecessary water in the kettle

You can save around £20 a year just by keeping your water levels in your kettle down to a minimum.

If you want to avoid experiencing that annoying moment of realisation when you are pouring your third cup and you realise you didn’t boil quite enough water, try pouring the water into the mugs first, and then into the kettle, using the mugs as a measure to ensure you are boiling enough water.

Not only will you save energy but your kettle will boil quicker too!

 Subsections of this guide:

•  Guide To Saving Energy - Part 2

•  Guide To Saving Energy - Part 3