Energy and Money Saving Tips

Energy tips

• Turn the thermostat down by at least one degree and more if you can manage

• Turn off appliance standby mode

• Use the economy button on appliances

• Turn off radiators in unused rooms

• Wash clothes less often

• Fill the dishwasher 

• Stop tumble drying 

• Reduce shower time

• Avoid expensive strip lights and use energy-saving bulbs

• Turn off lights not in use

• Ensure loft is well insulated

• Ensure domestic hot water cylinder has an insulated jacket and use draught excluders on doors

Money tips

• Don’t food shop when hungry, else you’ll buy more than you need

• Use apps that sell wonky or surplus fruit and veg (Oddbox; Too Good To Go)

• Plan meals and batch-cook

• Have a home and clothes clear out and sell them online or at car boot sales

• Rent any large items out on sites such as Fat Llama

• Start a side hustle - dog walking, jewellery making, online tutoring a skill or knowledge that you have. You never know it could be a new career (but be mindful of any tax ramifications)