Save on Energy

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Energy Awareness Week started yesterday and this year SEI.ie launched a new web site Combat Climate Change, http://www.CombatClimateChange.ie to help you understand what climate change is and how you can take action to combat it.

Here a list of the Top Ten ways to save energy

1. Turn your TV off rather than leave it on stand-by – equipment on stand-by uses up to 20% of the energy it would use when fully on

2. Walk or cycle instead of driving for short journeys– it costs nothing and is good for you

3. Turn your heating down – reducing your thermostat by one degree celsius will knock 10% off your heating bill

4. Buy ‘A’ rated kitchen appliances – they cost less to run and over time will give you considerable savings on your electricity bill


5. Use energy efficient light bulbs (CFLs) instead of traditional bulbs – they use 1/5th energy and last up to 10 times as long

6. Insulate your attic – attic insulation will keep the heat in your home for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 years

7. Fit a lagging jacket – lagging your hot water cylinder will keep the water hotter for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 months

8. Don’t overfill your kettle – only boil as much water as you need

9. Fit thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) to your radiators

10. Support renewable energy initiatives in your community

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11. Check the tyres are up to the correct pressure on any cars or vans you use.

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12. if your handy with electrics or have a mate who is, wire your house up to your next door neighbours on the sly, so they pay your bill

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13. Switch your provider to a green energy provider such as Airtricity or CH Power.