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Save your energy

Saving energy in your house can also save you money. Simple steps, remembering to turn your lights off when you go out, for example, can make a big different to your fuel bills. There are plenty of ways to keep your costs down.

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• Use energy efficient light bulbs;
• turn your TV and stereo off standby when you’re not using them;
• likewise, turn any kitchen appliances off standby;
• unplug your mobile phone charger when you’re finished charging your phone;
• rather than filling up the whole kettle, boil only the water you need for your cup of tea;
• have a quick shower instead of a bath;
• wash your clothes at 30ºC;
• turn your thermostat down by one degree;
• if your heating is on a timer, set it to turn off one hour before you leave and come on half an hour before you get home;
• use a sausage dog to stop any draughts

 

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