Win two Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Android Phones

Electric Ireland: David

Hi everyone,

Today we're officially launching a new App designed to help cut your energy costs. The Appliance Calculator, a popular resource on our website, has been given a smart makeover and has made the transition to smartphone.

This handy tool will estimate the cost of running an appliance by using one of these easy to use features:

• Review all your home appliances for a complete breakdown of your energy bills
• Search for an individual appliance
• Check out the big electricity users in your home at a glance

Best of all, the App is free to download (so no costs to calculate there) from the iTunes Store and Android Market (just search 'Appliance Calculator'). You can also scan in the appropriate QR code here.

To celebrate this launch, we're giving away two Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Android Phones.



To be in with a chance to win one, simply post a comment below. If you draw a blank and can't think of anything, why not post an energy tip to benefit your fellow boardsies, or an energy efficiency joke to keep them amused (keep 'em clean though...).

Winners will be drawn at random, in accordance with our competition T&Cs, and the competition closes at midnight on Sunday next (18th Sept).

Best of luck,

David.

zero19

Turn off the poxy light when you leave the room!

Miguel_Sanchez

Ah sure throw an auld geansaí on you if you're cold.

INEEDANID

Turn of plugs at the switch rather than leaving everything on standby:D

ki

Make more of an effort to save energy

Thor

Go to bathroom in the dark, Saves a ton!!

lorweld

Use energy saving bulbs

Block (8

Brother has a plasma and the amount of heat coming from it is amazing, no doubt uses a lot of electricity.
Get a led lcd like I did

maximoose

Wind Powered Tractors

Damok

Wow, this competition sounds electrifying...

Ugh, I'm sorry.

aidan.connolly

Switch your bulbs over to energy saving bulbs

dre_jspeed

Remember to unplug everything when you go to bed

Kablamo!

Always unplug your mobile phone charger when it isn't in use!

... If only I had a mobile phone to charge!

Skid

Don't overfill your kettle.

It wastes Electricity (and it takes longer to boil)

dr.bollocko

Solution to problem of leaving iron turned on:
Never iron anything.

krazyklown

Dont leave the immersion on if its not needed! Our bill was halved recently when we started turning off the immersion (was left on all the time prior to that!)

munsterbear

Don't leave mobiles or laptop's plugged in when fully charged.

Oh and shower in the rain. Very invigorating

snowfinch

Turn down the thermostat by 1 degree.

godtabh

reuse your tea bags. saves using the kettle 3 or 4 times

RedXIV

doors closed when heatings on. teach your kids this!!!!

chillin_penguin

If i won this phone i would save loads of energy because i would not have to turn on my pc every time i want to check my emails.

kali291

leave nothing on stand by

cathy48

plug out all appliances to save energy

super_furry

Don't leave tvs or consoles on stand by.

T-b0n3

Don't leave TV's or monitors on standby when not in use.

mickoneill30

My bleedin TV uses €8 of electricity a month on standby.

remeneerb

At night, no matter how hammered you are, be sure to pull the curtains to stop heat being lost through the windows

zinzan

Draughtproof the house (but not too well - still need air circulating!)

brock92

Turn off appliances, dont just leave them on standby

kleiner feigling

Oooooh, could use one of these! I lost my phone somewhere in the forest at Electric Picnic

Buttynic

Leave the door open after a bath and let the heat filter into the hall to save heating !

sylvau

Great comp:-) never leave you mobile phones on charge over night or when you leave the house :-)

chavezychavez

Dat dere Electrickery be mighty fine so it do be.

suzanneSIMI

don't leave your TV on standby, always turn it off

billbond4

keep doors closed and dont heat rooms you dont use

Mr. K

Never use the tumble dryer, it's seriously heavy on electricity!

DrumSteve

eat loads of banana's, high in potassium which is great for energy consumption

litup

When changing appliances go for ones with a good energy rating.

laurynsmam

To prevent a draft coming in the front door, hang a curtain & pull across in the evening times. Makes a huge difference.

brettg

put a baloon up your chimney and make sure your windows are adjusted so that they close and seal properly , then turn down the thermostat and to compensate, pop the Three Degrees on your CD player and you will get that warm feeling still that's up there in the 70's !

Dingatron

I'll give that app a go.

Mr E

Put consoles and TV on an extension lead (surge protected ideally, just in case) and plug that lead into the wall socket. Plug the sky+ box on its own into the other wall socket. When not using TV/Consoles, turn off the extension lead socket at the wall and leave the Sky+ one on to record any scheduled TV from your planner.

One device on standby is better than 2-5!

rachaelf750

Due to the current economic climate the "Light at the end of the tunnel" has been switched off.

I'm gonna need a Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 to ring someone to come and get me lol

dextero

when leaving your desk at work turn off your monitor

jimmycrackcorm

Put your pet cat on a lead to save electricity at night by turning off the lights and use its night sight to lead you around. To make life easier, get used to using the litter tray yourself also.

JP Liz V1

How many members of U2 does it take to change a lightbulb?

Just Bono. He holds up the lightbulb and the world revolves around him

here.from.day.1

Hang out your clothes instead of using a dryer.

Marioda

Fold dry clothes straight off the line, most dont need to be ironed then

vectra

Ban washing machines and Tumble dryers :pac:

bassey

If ya keep forgetting to turn off the immersion after ya use it install a timer on it!

mistress_gi

If you get an extension with a switch you can switch your tv off instead of leaving in standby!