With rising energy prices and a climate emergency, saving energy should be at the top of everyone’s list.
There are lots of steps you can take to save energy both now in the short-term but also for the long term.
Not only will the following energy saving tips save you money, you’ll also be doing good for the planet by reducing carbon emissions.
Simple energy saving tips for the home
There are some really simple, painless quick-wins you can do at home that will instantly save you money on your energy bill. Try one or even better all of these tips:
- Put a stake through ‘vampire appliances’ – did you know there are a whole host of devices and appliances in your home that suck energy even when you’re not using them? Seek out anything that sits on standby, has a light on when not in use and even phone chargers. With some estimates suggesting these appliances account for nearly a quarter of household energy bills, you could be saving hundreds every year. For example, one TV left on standby can waste up to £16 of electricity a year. It soon adds up.
- Dial it down a notch – heating our homes and water makes up for over half our energy bills so turning your thermostat down by just one degree can save close to £100 per year. You can further boost these savings with other energy efficiency steps, like dealing with draughts and insulation. This can be as simple as fitting draught excluders to doors and letter boxes to upgrading to double-glazing.
- Don’t get into hot water – water usage is another place where you could save energy and hundreds of pounds with a few simple changes. Whether you’re washing clothes, dishes or your family, you can save energy by using a washing up bowl, turning the washing machine down to 30 degrees and switching from a bath to a shower respectively. You might even want to consider upgrading your boiler to a more efficient one or even an electric boiler.
- Keep your eyes on the prize – above all, just being aware of what and how much you’re using can result in significant savings without big or onerous lifestyle changes. Contact your energy supplier to upgrade to a smart energy metre so you can see your energy usage in real-time. Better yet, most new generation smart metres also work with solar panels so you can see how much energy you’re using from your renewable source and how much you’re importing from the grid.
Save energy to save our future
As well as easy steps to take now, if you’re really serious about saving energy, there are also ways you can invest for the long-term that will pay you and the planet back for years to come.
- Green energy solutions – installing and making the most of renewable energy sources has become much more accessible for homeowners and businesses. It’s obvious why – you can save energy, money and reduce your carbon footprint. Installing solar panels and adapting the way you heat and power your home can have lasting benefits. Making the switch from gas to electric in a range of situations, like swapping a fossil-fuelled gas boiler for an air-source heat pump is the ultimate example of getting out what you put in.
- Going off-grid – Plus when a storage battery is installed alongside solar panels, you get to hold on to the energy you generate for when you need it most. It’s always wise to be mindful of your energy usage but being able to generate, store and use your own renewable energy means you don’t need to worry about the cost of energy on your pocket or the planet.
- Future-proof your energy – Little steps that you take now combined with insightful investment can make a huge difference to the amount of energy you could save but some things might need to be planned for. For example, switching to more energy efficient appliances can save you money but only if you wait until the existing ones are broken or obsolete. You don’t want to be throwing the baby out with the bathwater after all. As for your home, it’s good to think about and budget for energy saving installations now so when you’re ready there’s no delay.
Whatever you have in mind, Bliss Eco can advise on a range of planet-friendly, energy saving measures so whether you want to install solar panels or completely kit out your home for a future free of energy bills, get in touch.
We have a team of experts who can talk to you about the steps you can take now and beyond to save energy.
