Almost half of the UK's carbon dioxide (C02) emissions actually come from the energy we use every day – at home, at work and when we travel. To generate that energy, we burn fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) that produce ‘greenhouse' gases – in particular C02 which are changing our climate and damaging the environment.
We've selected 10 key energy saving measures that can help you save your 20%. To make your commitment you simply need to commit to take as many of the measures, listed below, you can.
If you just saved 20% of the energy you use everyday you'll help prevent climate change. Comet are working with the Energy Saving Trust to make the most of energy. If we all commit to save 20% of the energy we use everyday, together we can help prevent climate change.
We've selected 10 key energy saving measures that can help you save your 20%. To make your commitment you simply need to commit to take as many of the measures, listed below, you can.
To record your commitment to save your 20% visit, www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/commit. For more top energy saving tips, visit the Energy Saving Trust website.
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If everyone in the UK upgraded their old appliances to Energy Saving Recommended products, enough CO2 would be saved to fill over 35 million double-decker buses.
Key energy saving measures
Don't leave appliances on standby
Don't leave appliances, such as TVs, stereos and DVD players, on standby and remember not to leave appliances like mobile phones or laptops on charge unnecessarily. Almost a billion pounds of electricity is wasted in the UK every year by people leaving appliances on standby.
Install at least 3 Energy Saving Recommended bulbs.
They cost a bit more than ordinary light bulbs (about £3.50 each) but they last 12 times longer could save up to £9 on your annual electricity bill or £100 over the bulb's lifetime! Visit this link to find out more about energy-saving light bulbs
Install at least 3 Energy Saving Recommended bulbs.
They cost a bit more than ordinary light bulbs (about £3.50 each) but they last 12 times longer could save up to £9 on your annual electricity bill or £100 over the bulb's lifetime! Visit this link to find out more about energy-saving light bulbs
Only boil as much water as you need
Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the element if you're using an electric kettle). If we all did this we'd save enough electivity to power two thirds of the street lighting in the UK.
Insulate your loft
Insulating your loft is one of the simplest ways to save energy and it's a job that you can easily complete yourself. Although its one of the most important things you can do, insulating your loft is not expensive and a standard 270mm layer could save as much as £180 to £220 a year on fuel bills. It's a no-brainer! Visit this link to find out more about loft insulation.
Install cavity wall insulation
Around 33% of the heat lost in an uninsulated home is through the walls, so insulating them can be the most cost-effective way to save energy in the home - it could save £130 to £160 on your annual heating bills! Cavity wall insulation is straightforward and inexpensive and will help to keep your home warm in winter. If every household in the UK, that could installed cavity wall insulation, together we'd save over £962 million of energy every year.
Upgrade your boiler
If your boiler is over 15 years old, it's probably time to replace it. By law, new boilers must now be of the high-efficiency condensing type. They can help you save up to a third on your heating bills and even more if you upgrade to modern controls.
Buy Energy Saving Recommended appliances
When replacing appliances (especially large appliances like fridges and washing machines), look for ones displaying the energy saving recommended logo. Energy saving appliances use less energy and could save you up to £45 a year. To find out more about energy-saving products and appliances visit this link.
Turn your thermostat down by 1°C.
Reducing your room temperature by 1°C could cut your heating bills by up to 10% and save you around £40 per year.
Wash your laundry at 30°C
Washing at 30°C rather than normal temperatures means you use 40% less electricity. more information
Don't use the car for short journeys.
You can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution by reducing the amount of fuel you use. That means walking, cycling or taking the bus whenever you are able to.
To find an Energy Saving product, look for the "Energy efficiency grade". Click here to see our full range.
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