Double glazing and new replacement boilers etc, are great ways to save energy in your home, unfortunately they don't come cheap, but there are plenty of ways to save energy and reduce your bills just by doing some simple checks around your home and teaching yourself and other family members some good energy saving habits. Fit energy saving light bulbs wherever you can. Switch off or unplug phone chargers when not in use. Switch off TV sets and other electrical equipment rather than leaving them on standby. Check your heating system timer is programmed correctly, so you are not … [Read more...]
LOW ENERGY LAMPS, ARE THEY ANY GOOD?
Low energy lamps have been around for several years, they do save a lot of energy compared to the old faithful light bulb and therefore they help to reduce emissions, not to mention your electricity bill. They are available in a lot of shapes to suit light fittings and different wattage outputs. A low energy lamp of 9 watts / 20 watts, gives an output approximately equal to light bulbs of 40 watts and 100 watts respectively which is a big reduction in power usage and they have a much longer lifespan compared to an everyday light bulb, lasting up to six times as long. All the low … [Read more...]
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