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Ways to save money on the energy bill.?

Me and my family need to cut back off of the energy so we’ve decided to do whatever it takes to save as much as we can. We have replaced every Light Bulb with the energy saving bulbs (though we rarely use the light bulbs at all anymore), we don’t use the heater nor the fans, AC we cannot afford and we literally have candles all over the house and also both regular and kerosene lanterns for use outside and also inside as our light for the night. What are other ways to save money on the energy bill? I don’t care how ridiculous it may sound, as long as it’s logical and it works then we’ll do it.

● DON’T USE STANDBY on tv or computer.
● SWITCH OFF WHEN NOT IN USE.
● USE Energy Efficient LIGHTBULBS.
● LOWER YOUR THERMOSTAT.
● HEAT ONLY WHAT’S NEEDED.
● TURN DOWN THE Water Heater.

● INSULATE YOUR PROPERTY.

● TURN THE AIR CON DOWN.
● SiGN UP TO A GREEN ENERGY SUPPLIER.
● DRESS APPROPRIATELY. When it’s cold put on a jumper rather than turn up the heating, when it’s warm take it off again rather than use the air con.
● WASH FULL LOADS.
● WASH AT LOWER TEMPS.
● DRY WASHING OUTSIDE.
● AVOID DISHWASHERS.
● REDUCE DRAUGHTS.

Use rechargeable batteries..
● Don’t leave (re)chargers on for longer than is needed
● ONLY BOIL THE WATER YOU NEED.
● BUY LOCAL PRODUCE.
● RECYLE AND REUSE.
● WORK FROM HOME. If possible work from home, it saves time and fuel travelling.
● EAT LESS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. Modern farming methods produce large quantities of greenhouse gases.
● SHOWER INSTEAD OF BATH.
● CONSERVE WATER. The less water you use the less energy is needed to pump it to your home or office and to deal with the waste at a sewerage treatment works.

● Drive a fuel efficient vehicle, if you have more than one vehicle use the most economical one more often.
● Walk or cycle to work or when taking the kids to schools, if you have to drive consider car sharing.
● Use public transport where possible
● Take a coach or train instead of using domestic flights.
● When replacing your vehicle look at diesel and liquid petroleum gas models.
● Combine multiple journeys into one and do your weekly shopping in a single trip.
● Stagger journeys where possible to avoid rush hour traffic and hold ups.
● Avoid harsh braking, accelerate gently, drive at a steady speed.
● Keep tyres properly inflated.
● Remove bike and ski and roof racks when not in use.
● Carrying unnecessary weight wastes fuel, declutter your vehicle.
● Use the correct gear, use cruise control if your vehicle has it.
● Keep your vehicle regularly serviced.
● Turn the engine off when stopped or waiting.

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