From 4 February Suffolk residents will be able to borrow an energy monitor for free from all public libraries across Suffolk. This scheme is being supported by BBC Radio Suffolk’s Mark Murphy.
The scheme wants to help householders to reduce their electricity bills by showing them instantaneously from inside the comfort of their home, how much electricity they are using and what it is costing them in £s and pence. By raising awareness and changing behaviour, these devices typically save householders between £25 and £75 off a £500 electricity bill.
Why not compete with friends, neighbours and family to see how much you can reduce your electricity use by? The more energy you save, the more you pocket!
Here are some top tips to reduce your electricity bill:
- Switch off all unnecessary lights and appliances
- Wash clothes at 30 degrees and only when the drum is full
- Use the dishwasher on the economy setting
- Only fill the kettle with as much water as you need
- Use a washing line to dry your clothes - it also makes them smell fresher!
For other tips on how to save energy and money see our publication 'Let’s Act on Climate Change Together’
Win an energy saving Power-down plug!
Enter into a free monthly prize draw to win an energy saving Power-down plug by submitting a feedback questionnaire either online or download the form here and email it directly to creatinggreenestcounty@suffolk.gov.uk
The questionnaire does include a question about how many kWh of electricity per day you were using at the start of the loan period – so remember to make a note of it. An average sized house uses 13 kWh of electricity per day but this will vary according to many factors - not least how careful you are.
If you require any support in using your energy monitor or to receive other energy saving advice, contact: Suffolk Climate Change and Energy Hotline on 0800 02 88 938.
A Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) section is also available at www.currentcost.co.uk
The scheme has been paid for by the Creating the Greenest County delivery partnership.
Terms and Conditions for the prize draw:
- The prize draw will be conducted monthly and winners will be notified by e-mail;
- Only one entry per household;
- Entrants agree for submitted comments to be used in further publicity; although these will always be anonymous.
- Only households that have borrowed a monitor from an SCC library will able to enter the prize draw.
