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Save Money with energy saving tipsGet Greener and Save CashStart saving energy today, save yourself cash and become more environmentally friendly at the same time. We are all becoming more aware of our planet and the resources we need to conserve. By making the right choices about the energy services we need, and how we use them can save money and at the same time help protect our planet.
The fuel we use, such as electricity, is generated from fossil fuels and so generates the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This is one of the main gases that contributes to the problem of global warming. Domestic carbon dioxide emissions account for one quarter of the UK's total. If we all improved the insulatation in our homes and reduced our heating costs it would have a major impact on the amount of energy and CO2 used. Reduce your Fuel BillsGas and Electric Choices The domestic electric and gas market is a very competitive one, and it is now easy to change your supplier to take advantage of a better deal. Most importantly, you should check that the supplier is offering a good service as well as a competitive price. To help you make the right choice there are many energy comparison sites online, such as energywatch. If you decide to change your energy provider make sure you take a meter reading on the day you change supplier. Arranging to pay your bills by Direct Debit can also cut your costs, as most energy companies offer special tarriffs, also prompt payment can often bring a discount. Reduce energy wastage by turning off appliances, such as televisions and computers, instead of leaving them on standby. For example 85% of the energy used by a DVD player is wasted when it is on standby. Washing your clothes at 30 degrees C uses 40% less electricity. Heating
Also fitting a seven day timer is also recommended. This makes it possible to adjust your heating requirements for weekdays and weekends. Ensure you fit thermostatic radiator valves to all your radiators to prevent heating rooms you are not using.
If your boiler is 15 years old, replacing it with a newer model, like a high efficiency condensing boiler, could save you over 20 percent on your fuel bills. Check that your hot water cylinder thermostat isn't set any higher than 60ºC/140ºF to prevent energy waste. Green Light Energy-saving bulbs save money and also help to conserve energy. They last eight-ten times longer than ordinary bulbs and use about a quarter of the electricity. It has been calculated that if every household in the US replaced just three of its ordinary bulbs with energy-saving light bulbs and used them for five hours a day it would cut down emissions of carbon dioxide by 23 million tonnes. Insulation Insulating your home is the way to save energy and money. Around one third of your central heating is lost through the roof, ceiling and walls. Effective loft insulation can save 20% of your energy bill. Lofts should be insulated to a minimum depth of 150mm (6 inches) - preferably 200mm (8 inches). Wall insulation can reduce the heat loss in your home by two thirds. Fit a thick British Standard insulating jacket, (at least 3" thick) to your hot water tank, if it does not have sprayed foam on the outside, this will save your water-heating costs by cutting heat loss by around 75%. Glazing Nearly a fifth of your home's heat can escape through your windows. Double glazing is the UK's most popular energy-saving measure, and also helps you cut down on maintenance if you replace wooden frames with Upvc. By trapping air between two panes of glass, double glazing creates an insulating barrier that can halve heat loss through windows. Energy-saving Grants There are grants available from the local authorities to help implement energy-saving in your home, such as loft-insulation, draughtproofing, cavity wall insulation and hot water tank insulation. It is worth enquiring whether you are eligible for financial help with these improvements. Each authority will have its own rules about the types of help it offers, and about the conditions that need to be met in order to qualify for help. But if you don't ask, you don't get! These energy saving tips are simple to follow and will benefit your pocket and the environment - both guaranteed to give a domestic eco-warrior a warm glow! More money saving tipsLoansite is a Limited
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Turning
your central heating thermostat down just 1°C will save money and
energy. You will hardly notice the difference and it can save up to
£30 a year. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT.
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