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Hello prospective money savers and welcome to the first in our series of Super Savers tips, with I, Monsieur Bulb! This week we’ve teamed up with UK Energy Saving to create a helpful guide on how to cut back on your electricity wastage in the household.
So, let us don our energy saving capes and start saving money, one great tip at a time!
Energy consumption in the average UK home has more than doubled in the last 40 years and it’s certainly no secret that electricity costs have been on the increase too. We know all too well how anxious opening that monthly bill can make you feel, which is why we asked the experts at uk-energy-saving.com to share some of their best tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint and save a whole bunch of money on your bills as well!
“Whether coming at it from an environmental or cost-saving angle, cutting the use of electricity is pretty high on the agenda for many householders. Fortunately there are many ways to achieve this, with lots of energy saving measures which cost little or nothing to implement!”
Lighting accounts for an enormous percentage of our energy bills, which is why the best place to start when looking to cut down on electrical wastage is by replacing standard lighting with more energy efficient alternatives.
“You could save up to £3 a year per bulb compared to traditional bulbs and they will last considerably longer. As well as CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) energy efficient bulbs, LED lighting is also an excellent, energy efficient option for replacing halogen bulbs. Energy efficient bulbs are available in all shapes and sizes that you are familiar with, and provide a much better quality of light, so there really is no reason not to switch over.”
“Remember to turn lights off when you leave the room. If you don’t like coming home to a dark house in winter, why not put a lamp on a timer rather than leave a light on all day? They will switch lights on at the time of your choosing, so set them for sundown so you can be sure you’ll return to a cosy, inviting home each day, without breaking the bank. These timers are great for people who leave lamps on when on holiday too!”
Every household these days is full of mobile phone chargers, electricity guzzling entertainments systems and computers fuelling our online adventures around the clock, so it’s no wonder they account for such a large portion of our energy expenditure! “Modern homes consume a great deal of electricity thanks to the numerous appliances and gadgets we own. There are ways, however, to reduce this consumption, thus lowering carbon emissions and energy bills.”
“Make sure to turn appliances such as TVs off standby as this alone could save you £35 a year! Switch the plug off at the wall to be on the safe side; if your TV, DVD player and other gadgets are all plugged into a multi-plug extension, switching this off at the wall could save you over £100 a year!”
“In terms of buying appliances of any sort, it is also worth checking out their energy ratings as the most energy efficient models offer real savings over time. The Energy Saving Trust Recommended product lists are a good place to start. Also make sure that dishwashers and washing machines are full before using as this will save both electricity and water”
“Finally, unplug phone chargers directly after use; leaving just one charger plugged in could be costing you up to £40 a year; just multiply that by the amount of chargers left plugged in around your home!”
One room that doesn’t always come to mind when considering energy wastage is the kitchen. With many large appliances and numerous cooking devices, it takes only a minute or two to realise exactly how much you could be wasting energy in the kitchen. 
“There are also huge savings to be made in the kitchen. Slow cookers are an energy efficient way of cooking dishes like casseroles, whilst pressure cookers speed up the cooking process considerably, thus saving energy. Also ensure that you turn your microwave off completely; the digital clock can use a surprising amount of electricity!”
When replacing older washing machines, driers, dishwashers and other large appliances, opt for an energy efficient model. The better the energy rating on the label, the more energy and water you can save!” “Some appliances such as coffee pots are created to continuously use a high level of energy; use these only when necessary. If you’re in the house on your own it’s unlikely you will need to keep a full pot hot all morning. Only add half a pot of coffee and turn the machine off as soon as you’ve had your fill.”
