Kitchen

• Keep lids on saucepans. When you’re cooking, keeping lids on saucepans traps the heat inside, making your food cook faster. This not only saves time but also reduces the energy required.
• Opt for more energy-efficient appliances. Slow cookers, microwaves, and air fryers use less energy compared to the oven.
• Mindful kettle use. The more water in your kettle, the more energy that’s required to heat it. So try only to heat the amount of water you need.
• Wash up with a bowl. Instead of letting the tap run, fill a bowl with hot water for washing up. This small change can save water and the energy required to heat it.

Heating

• Adjust the thermostat. The majority of energy used at home goes into heating. Consider turning down your thermostat by just 1°C, aiming for 18-21°C.
• Lower water temperatures. When doing laundry, opt for lower water temperatures. You could try using a 30°C setting on your washing machine because this not only saves energy but is often just as effective.

Other

• Draft-proof windows and doors. Around 15% of your home’s heat can be lost through draughty, ill-fitting doors and windows.
• Turn off standby mode. Appliances on standby mode still consume energy. Turn off TVs, computers, appliances, and phone chargers when you’re not using them.
• Turn off lights. When you’re not in the room, make sure you turn off any lights so you’re not lighting a room unnecessarily and wasting energy.