Making a few small changes to the way you use energy could make a difference to your next energy bill. Below are some ideas on how to reduce the amount of energy you use in your home.
Quick Tips
- Close the doors to unused rooms to reduce the area that you need to cool or heat.
- Turn off your cooling or heating overnight or when you're not home.
- Make sure you clean your air conditioner or cooler so that it doesn't use as much energy to run.
- Keep curtains and outside window shades closed to reduce the amount of energy required to maintain a consistent temperature inside your home.
- Use an electric blanket or hot water bottle rather than heating your bedroom.
Big Ideas
We've also put together a list of big changes that you can make around the home to reduce your energy consumption. These changes could take time but offer longer term solutions to reducing yor energy usage.
- To avoid losing heat in your home, check that your ceiling, external walls and floors are sufficiently insulated.
- Choosing the right curtains and outside window coverings will create a consistent temperature inside your home and help reduce your power bills.
- Check that your ducts are properly sealed to increase the effectiveness of your heating and cooling systems.
- If renovating, consider double glazing on your windows to reduce the amount of heat lost.
