An Elham Environment Group project

There are lots of ways to save money on energy bills, enabling you to both cut costs and reduce your home's carbon footprint.

Save Energy
Small changes to the way you use energy can have noticeable effects on your bills - and your home's CO2 emissions.

• Switch off appliances completely - not leaving them on standby could save you up to £37 per year.
• Turn your thermostat down by 1°C and save up to £65 on your heating bill.
• Close the curtains at dusk to keep the heat in.
• Choose energy efficient appliances when it's time to replace them. Look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo to find the most energy efficient products.
• Fit energy saving lightbulbs and you could save up to £50 per year.
• Watch your water to cut heating bills. A typical bath uses around twice as much water as a shower and fix any dripping taps.

• Insulate cavity walls, lofts, tanks and pipes to give significant savings on heating bills as well as reducing CO2 emissions. Simple draughtproofing to fill gaps around windows can help.
• Fit energy saving glazing - it can save around £140 per year in heating costs, as well as 720 kilograms of CO2.
• Consider a condensing boiler. Upgrading to a high efficiency condensing boiler could save around £170 per year.