Save Energy

Switch off!
Turn off appliances at the plug when not in use, otherwise you'll be wasting energy and losing money!

Wash at 30
Washing at 30 degrees will still clean your clothes and save energy. 

Use the clothes line
If you have space outside, let clothes dry naturally and avoid tumble drying.

Turn down the heat
Turn down your heating thermostat by 1°C and you could save up to 10% on your fuel bill.

Boil what you need
Don’t overfill the kettle – boild as much as you need and no more.

Low energy light
Fit energy saving light bulbs!

Buy ‘A rated’ appliances
The EU energy label grades products from A (best) to G (worst) for energy use (the scale now goes up to A++ for fridges and freezers).

Insulate your home
Cut out the drafts and fit draft excluders, insulate pipes and your hot water tank. Also, insulate your loft and cavity walls.  There may be grants available from your local council to help with this.

Useful links...

Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bristol City Council
North Somerset Council
South Gloucestershire Council

Directgov - Act on CO2

Fair Shares Fair Choice

Energy Saving Trust