Energy
Changing the way we use lighting and household appliances can be the simplest and cheapest way of taking action on climate change. Generating your own energy is also another way to reduce your carbon footprint. Read more about the simple steps you can take to reduce your energy use.
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 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 that are now available.
Contact CRed Suffolk to borrow a light bulb library.
When purchasing other household appliances such as fridges or washing machines, always look out for the energy saving recommended logo.
Generating Your Own Energy
There is growing awareness of the need to find alternatives to energy based on fossil fuels. This need is not only to ensure energy security but also to cut greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming, in particular carbon dioxide.
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.
For other tips on saving energy, contact the Energy Saving Trust.
Find Out Your Carbon Footprint
Using energy generated from fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide (CO2), the principal greenhouse gas linked to global warming.
Visit the Act on CO2 website to calculate your personal carbon footprint.
Contact CRed Suffolk for advice on how you and your community can reduce energy and CO2 emissions.
For More Advice:
Name of Organisation | Contact |
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Suffolk Energy Action Link (SEAL) | 0800 0288 938 |
0800 915 0990 | |
0800 512 012 | |
CRed Suffolk Climate & Energy Helpline | 0800 02 88 938 |
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