Saving Energy at Home
Only use the heat, lights and appliances you need
- Typical Annual Saving (£) 15-40
- Typical cost (£) one off payment 0
Lag your hot water tank
- Typical cost (£) one off payment 5-10*
- Typical Annual Saving (£) 5-10
Lag your hot water pipes
- Typical cost (£) one off payment 5-10
- Typical Annual Saving (£) 5-10
Use energy saving light bulbs
- Typical cost (£) one off payment **2-15
- Typical Annual Saving (£) **6
Add to your heating system:
- Thermostat
- Thermostatic radiator values
- Timer/programmer
Typical cost (£) one off payment
*10-15
*45-75
*35-45
Typical Annual Saving (£)
10-20
10-20
20-25
Fit draught-proofing to windows and doors
- Typical cost (£) one off payment *45-60
- Typical Annual Saving (£) 10-20
Loft insulation should be 200mm thick **
Typical cost (£) one off payment
*110-160
*190-300
Typical Annual Saving (£)
60-70
60-70
Install plastic secondary double glazing
- Typical cost (£) one off payment *120-600
- Typical Annual Saving (£) 15-25
If you have cavity walls, seek advice on cavity wall insulation
- Typical cost (£) one off payment 300-500
- Typical Annual Saving (£) 60-70
If you have an old central heating boiler, fit an energy efficient condensing boiler***
- Typical cost (£) one off payment 400-600 extra cost compared with ordinary boiler
- Typical Annual Saving (£)100-300 compared with old boiler
Saving Water
A family of four can save 220 buckets of water a month by turning off the tap when they brush their teeth.
*DIY costs shown for these items
** Annual saving figures relate to an average of four hours use per day, and include savings on the cost of replacement bulbs
*** Installing these items will lead to the most significant cost savings in your fuel bills and reductions in carbon monoxide emissions
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