Energy Saving Tips
Explore easy ways to save money on your energy bills.
Turn Lights Off
Turning your lights off when you are not using them or leaving a room could save you energy and up to £20 a year.
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Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK
Switch Your Lightbulbs
Using energy efficient lightbulbs, such as LEDs, can keep your rooms well lit whilst saving you up to £40 a year.
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Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK
Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Turn Your Appliances Off
Turning your appliances off at the socket when you are not using them, rather than leaving them on standby, is a simple way to save up to £55 a year.
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Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK
Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Turn Your Thermostat Down
Turning your thermostat down by just 1C could help you save a significant amount of energy and up to £100 a year.
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Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert
Maintain Your Radiators
Bleeding and cleaning your radiators, as well as making sure furniture is not too close, will help ensure they are as efficient as possible and save you money.
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Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert
104 energy saving tips for your home- Uswitch
Energy Saving in the Home - National Energy Foundation
Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Turn Radiators Down
Turning radiators down low in rooms you aren’t using, via the thermostatic valve, could save you up to £50 a year.
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Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK
Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Block Draughts
Using curtains, window film and draught excluders is a great way to reduce heat escaping from your home and could save you up to £50 a year.
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Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert
DIY draught-proofing - Better Housing Better Health
10 Ways To Save Money On Gas & Electricity Energy Bills - Which?
Lower Your Flow Temperature
Turning down the flow temperature of your combi boiler won’t noticeably reduce the temperature of your home, but could save you up to £65 per year.
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Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Walkthrough - Money Saving Boiler Challenge
Should I turn my boiler’s flow temperature down? - Energy Saving Trust
Insulate Your Hot Water Tank
Investing in an insulation jacket for your water tank will help to reduce the amount of heat lost, making your heating system more efficient and saving you up to £45 a year.
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Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Heat Yourself
You could reduce use your bills by heating yourself, rather than your whole home, using layers of clothing, hot water bottle or heated blanket.
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Heat the human not the home – save cash, stay warm - MoneySavingExpert
10 Ways To Save Money On Gas & Electricity Energy Bills - Which?
Save money heating your home - Citizens Advice
How to stay warm for less in winter | Centre for Sustainable Energy (cse.org.uk)
Turn Down Your Washing Machine
Running your washing machine at 30C, rather than a higher temperature, can save a significant amount of energy and up to £25 a year.
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Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK
Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue
Use Your Tumble Dryer Less
Using your tumble dryer less frequently, by ensuring you have a full load or alternative drying methods, could save you up to £55 a year.
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Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert
Cut Your Shower Time
Reducing the time you spend in the shower helps to save water and energy, potentially reducing your bills by up to £65 a year.
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Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert
Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust
10 Ways To Save Money On Gas & Electricity Energy Bills - Which?
Use A Washing Up Bowl
Filling a washing up bowl to do your dishes will help you reduce energy and water use, potentially saving you money too.
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Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK
Use a Microwave
It is much cheaper to use a microwave, as it is more energy efficient and takes less time to cook food than an oven.
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Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert
Electricity-Consumption-Around-the-Home - NEA
Compare how much electrical appliances cost to use - Citizens Advice
Go to a Warm Space
Using a Warm Space can be a great way to save on heating bills. Most Warm Spaces in Milton Keynes are run by community, parish and town councils. Get in touch with yours to find out what's running near you.
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Community, Parish and Town Councils- Milton Keynes City Council