VERY SIMPLE TIPS TO SAVE ENERGY

Lighting
Turn the lights off when leaving a room.
Use “task” lighting rather than whole room lighting when a small amount of light is required.
Regularly clean light fittings, reflectors and lampshades.


Timers
Use the timer on your immersion heater, so that you’re only heating water as and when you need it.


Electric Shower

Take a shower rather than a bath. A typical shower uses only one fifth of the energy of a full bath.

Computer

Configure your computer to “energy saving” mode in which it will automatically change to the state of low consumption.
Switch off the screen, it will save even more than just letting the screen saver run.
Turn off your computer off at night instead of leaving it on will save on average 25% of its annual energy bill.
Turn off your computer if you are not going to use it for more than an hour.


Television

Turn off your TV - a TV in standby mode can use up to as half energy as much as when it is switched on.



Fridge/Freezers

Don’t let frost build up in the freezer compartment as this increases energy consumption.
Defrost and clean the inside of your fridge and freezer at least every 6 months.
Position your fridge and freezer in a cool place, not next to the cooker, boiler or in the path of direct sunlight
Check that the door seals on the fridge and freezer are tight fitting – the seals should hold a 5 euro note in place when the door is closed.
Don’t put warm or hot food straight into the freezer – let it cool down first.


Cooking
Put lids on pots and turn down the heat when the water starts to boil. The lids not only keep heat in the pot but also reduce condensation in the kitchen.
At a certain point in cooking, turn off electric rings and use their residual heat.
Use energy saving cooking devices like slow casseroles, insulated deep fat fryers, microwave ovens and pressure cookers. They can save both energy and time – with better results!


Microwaves
Arrange unevenly shaped items with the thickest portion to the outside.
Stir or turn the food over to speed up cooking time.
Remember a microwave is more efficient than a cooker for reheating food.


Electric Ovens
The oven is expensive to use – use it as sparingly and efficiently as possible.
Use your oven for more than just one item at a time.
Remember you can cook at a higher temperature at the top of the oven, and simultaneously at a lower. temperature at the bottom.
Don’t open the over door to check cooking – every time you do you lose 20% of the accumulated heat.


Toasters & Kettles
Use your toaster instead of your grill to toast bread, it’s more energy efficient.
When making tea or coffee, boil only the amount of water required (but make sure the heating elements of electric kettles are covered!).


Tumble Dryers
When drying clothes in a dryer, dry heavy articles separately from light articles and turn the dryer off as soon as the clothes are dry – don’t over dry the clothes!


Washing Machines
Use the washing cycle with the lowest water temperature required for the items being washed.
Fill up your washing machine before putting it on – it’s more efficient than washing two half loads.
Use a cold rinse for your clothes.


Dishwashers
Stop the dishwasher before the drying cycle and open the door to let the dishes air dry.
Use the economy button where possible.


Electric Blankets
Switch on electric blankets no more than half an hour before you go to bed and switch them off just before you get into bed.


When purchasing, you should consider the following:

Appliances: Be demanding when you buy, check the energy labels on appliances. Purchase ‘A’ rated appliances whenever possible, they can save their replacement cost over their lifetime and benefit the environment.

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs): These use a fraction of the electricity and last up to 10 times longer than ordinary light-bulbs – could you install more in your home?

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