Big Energy Saving Week Next Week – Tips to Reduce Energy Consumption at Home!
We are dedicated to minimising energy consumption within our schools and colleges, and we are currently surpassing our targets to achieve net zero by 2050! We look forward to sharing our progress next week, so stay tuned online for the latest updates. In the meantime, here are some tips for reducing energy consumption at home:
- Lighting: Turn off lights when you leave a room, and replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs.
- Heating: Turn off radiators in rooms you aren't using, and keep radiators and heaters clear. You can also upgrade your boiler to a more energy efficient model.
- Water: Take shorter showers instead of baths, and fix dripping taps.
- Insulation: Insulate your loft, roof, cavity walls, and hot water tanks.
- Windows and doors: Install double glazing, and draught-proof doors and windows.
- Appliances: Choose appliances with good energy ratings, and switch them off when you're not using them. You can also run machines at lower temperatures.
- Curtains: Close curtains and blinds in the winter to keep warm air in and cold air out.
- Freezer: Defrost your freezer every six months.