Shropshire Council

Hints and tips

Top 12 energy-saving tips for your home

Energy saving tip

Annual saving

Saving (kgCO2)

Set thermostat to 18°C

£80

123

Use smart heating controls

£75

115

Fit a water efficient shower head

£70

107

Replace all bulbs with LEDs

£35

54

Switch off electricals on standby

£30

46

Only fill a kettle to what you need

£25

38

Use a bowl for washing up

£25

38

Spend one minute less in the shower

£20

31

Draught proof doors and windows

£20

31

Less than one laundry washes a week

£15

23

Turn off lights when not in the room

£15

23

Install a chimney draught excluder

£15

23

Total Saving (household)

£425

652

Notes

All savings are quoted as annual figures (£s or kg carbon dioxide - CO2). Please take a look at the Energy Saving Trust website for more information.