Fuel poverty and energy efficiency
We are embarking on the following measures to help customers reduce their fuel bills. This may enable some customers to move out of fuel poverty and reduce your home’s carbon footprint.
- Installation of gas to properties with solid fuel and full electric heating
- Installation of ‘A’ rated condensing boilers
- New double glazed high performance doors and windows
- Loft top ups
- Insulated cylinder jackets
- Cavity insulation
Ten energy tips to save you money
- Turning your thermostat down by 1ºC could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent and save you around £75 per year.
- Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
- Replace your light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones: just one can reduce your lighting costs by up to £100 over the lifetime of the bulb - and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs.
- Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.
- Is your water too hot? Your cylinder thermostat shouldn't need to be set higher than 60ºC/140ºF.
- Don't leave appliances on standby and remember not to leave appliances such as mobile phones chargers on charge unnecessarily. Standby could be costing you up to 10% of your energy bill.
- If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, use the half-load or economy programme.
- Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you're using an electric kettle).
- A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath, so report this immediately.
- If you are looking at replacing electrical appliances, look for those with the energy saving recommended logo. Energy saving appliances use less energy and could save you up to £100 a year.
Note: *Based on a gas heated semi-detached house with 3 bedrooms For any enquiries on energy efficiency advice, home improvements and energy saving products visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk or freephone 0800 512 012.
