Energy

Switch Off

• Turn off lights and other appliances when they are not needed. If everyone in the UK avoided using the stand-by setting, the equivalent energy production of one power station would no longer be needed.

Use Low Energy Lights And Household Appliances

• Are you using low energy light bulbs throughout your home? They are now available for most fittings and come in a variety of attractive designs. Low energy light bulbs cost a littl bit more to purchase than conventional bulbs, but they can last up to 12 times longer and save you around £7 per bulb per year.

• Find out more about the range of low energy light bulbs including dimmable bulbs and LEDs that are now available.

• When purchasing other household appliances such as fridges or washing machines, always look out for the Energy Saving Trust recommended logo

• Contact the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership on 0800 02 88 938 to borrow a light bulb library.

Generating Your Own Energy

• By harnessing renewable energy sources such as the sun and the wind, you can reduce your carbon footprint and cut fuel bills. It is also a way to make your home self-sufficient and sustainable. Here are some options.

• Click here to find out more about how to Generate Your Own Energy

Clothes Washing And Drying

• Wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine.

• Using a 40°C wash cycle rather than 60°C means that you use a third less electricity.

• Reduce the wash to a 30°C cycle and the amount of electricity saved (not to mention money) will be even higher. Modern washing machines are just as effective at lower temperatures.

• Avoid tumble drying - outdoor line dried clothes can smell fresher and save you money!

Kettle Boiling

• Operating a kettle is equivalent to having 200 low energy light bulbs on at the same time!

• Only fill the kettle with as much water as you need.

Find Out Your Carbon Footprint

Using energy generated from fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide (CO2), the principal greenhouse gas linked to global warming.

• There are a variety of tools available for communities and individuals to use, click here to help you decide which is suitable for you.

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