part of Save yourself money by saving energy Your smart guide to home energy efficiency

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1 part of Save yourself money by saving energy Your smart guide to home energy efficiency

2 Introduction Visit our website to learn about our home heating and insulation services We all use energy to live our lives and your home is the one place where you re likely to have the most control over your usage. Since 2007, average UK household gas and electricity bills have grown. That s why saving energy is becoming increasingly important. Also, just think how many energy-hungry, labour-saving and comfort-creating devices we now have in our homes compared to years ago. There are serious savings to be made by not only reducing the amount of energy you use, but also doing things a little smarter and taking advantage of energy saving products. Our guide is designed to help you to quickly and easily increase the energy effi ciency of your home, reduce your impact on the planet and ultimately save on your energy bills. In the spirit of always being honest with our customers, we d like to point out that all savings mentioned in this document are approximate fi gures and should only be used as a broad guide

3 Saving energy is easy when you know how... Through the roof 26% Where does it all go? Energy loss in a typical uninsulated house Through draughts 12% Through uninsulated walls 33% Through doors 3% Through windows 18% Through the fl oor 8%

4 10 easy ways to save money on your energy bills 1 Turning down a room thermostat by just 1ºC saves 90 a year Only switching on the dishwasher for full loads (at 30ºC) 75 per year1 Cutting your daily shower time by 1 minute 10 per year3 4 Regularly defrosting your freezer 100 per year1 5 Switching your washing machine temperature from 60ºC to 30ºC and drying clothes outside 33 per year3 That s a saving o 1 thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article /how-energy-save-from-simple-tricks-long-term-gains-cut-bills.html 2 Savings calculated against equivalent watta per day. Electricity price calculated at market average of 15pkwh. 3

5 6 Using a washing up bowl rather than just running the tap 30 per year1 Buy LED bulbs from our web store today 7 8 Switching your bulbs to energy saving LED lights 300 per year2 Switching off electronics rather than leaving them on standby 80 per year1 9 Only boiling the amount of water you actually need in your kettle 20 annually1 10 Investing in a 15 Jacket for your hot water tank 30 annually1 a whopping annual g of up to 768 Visit: cooperativeenergysaving.coop Call: nt wattage of 20 incandescent light bulbs. Based on 5 hours Savings based on a typical gas heated 3-bedroom semi-detached home ally-cheaper-to-wash-clothes-at-30c-rather-than-60c.html Figures correct as of December 2016

6 Smart tips Heating and Hot water Recommended room temperatures are between 18 C and 21 C Turn your hot water down to 60 C Bleed your radiators once a year Only set your central heating to come on 30 minutes before you arrive home Close doors and draw curtains at night to reduce draughts Don t block radiators with furniture or curtains Lighting Turn lights off when you leave a room Make the most of natural daylight Use a sensor to activate external security lights Buy your LED bulbs from our web store today Fridge freezer Set your fridge at 0 C to 4 C and freezer -6 C to -18 C Vacuum your fridge s coils at the back twice a year Check door seals aren t broken or filled with food debris Keep any frost build-up less than ¼ inch Dishwasher Only wash full loads and use energy saving cycles if possible Don t waste energy by pre-rinsing dishes Cooker and kettle Save energy by checking food through the oven window, rather than by opening the door Cover pots and pans with lids when cooking Don t overfill your kettle only boil what you need De-scale your kettle regularly Washing machine and tumble dryer Using 30 C or cold settings halves energy consumption Use specially designed cold water detergents Only wash or dry full loads, preferably hang them outside to dry Clear the lint screen in your dryer and clear the vent to improve its drying performance to increase efficiency

7 There are a host of organisations ready to help with all of your energy saving needs For more detailed information about saving energy and the grants that are available, please visit or contact the following organisations. Co-operative Energy Saving Co-operative Energy launched Co-operative Energy Saving, a service dedicated to providing advice, support and products to help you to save money on your energy bills. Visit our website at cooperativeenergysaving.coop Call us on Act on Energy is a registered environmental charity that provides free and impartial advice to households and small businesses in the Midlands region and surrounding areas. Visit their website at Call them for free on National Energy Action (England and Wales) is a charity that helps people on low incomes to heat and insulate their homes. Visit their website at Call them for free on Energy Action (Scotland) is a national charity aiming to end fuel poverty and achieve warm, dry homes for all. Visit their website at Call them for free on Gov.uk summarises all the government grants available for home for heating and electricity, such as the FIT, ECO, Winter Fuel Payment, Cold Weather Payment, Green Deal, Warm Front and Warm Home Discount schemes. Visit their website at Contact us about ECO funding Call: Visit:

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