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30 Energy Saving Tips

<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 1&colon; Alternative Fuels<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Diesel and petrol aren’t the only options available when it comes to running modern day cars&period; Hydrogen is an example of an alternative fuel that can be used to run cars that are manufactured nowadays&period; Therefore&comma; we recommend exploring the different types of fuel when purchasing a new car&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><img class&equals;"aligncenter size-Correct-Size wp-image-8542" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;medusamagazine&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2013&sol;05&sol;shutterstock&lowbar;102923981-640x426&period;jpg" alt&equals;"30 Energy Saving Tips" width&equals;"640" height&equals;"426" &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 2&colon; Boiler<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You will end up paying more in maintenance costs than the value of your boiler if you have an old one&period; It is recommended that you fit a new boiler every 15 years&period; Failures are more likely to occur in older boilers&period; Therefore&comma; you may make savings on your energy bill by connecting a new boiler&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 3&colon; Car<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You will save fuel by driving your car with the correct tyre pressure&period; Also&comma; plan your trips in advance so you combine as many trips as possible into one car journey&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 4&colon; Doors<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Cracks and gaps in doors can cause huge drafts&comma; so you should always make sure they’re sealed&period; To keep the heat in&comma; you should also keep doors closed&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 5&colon; Energy Monitors<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Find out which appliances are using the most energy by using an energy monitor&period; This will also allow you to estimate the cost of your energy bills&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 6&colon; Food<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Our local shops stock food from all over the world&period; But have you ever considered the air miles it takes to get there and the amount of carbon that is produced&quest; That’s why it is better for the environment to buy food from local suppliers&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 7&colon; Garden<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Manure can be used to help your garden plants grow&period; You can create your own by using a composter to turn your leftover food and vegetable peelings into manure&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 8&colon; Heating Oil<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Heating oils that take longer to burn have now been introduced&period; This produces less CO2 and as a consequence will reduce the amount of heating oil you need&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 9&colon; Insulation<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You can save a fortune on your energy bill by having good insulation&period; If you don’t have the right insulation&comma; you will be paying to re-heat your home over and over again&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 10&colon; Jackets<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Likewise you will constantly be paying to re-heat your water if you don’t look after your boiler&period; Your water bill can be reduced by as much as 75&percnt; by using an insulation jacket on your boiler&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 11&colon; Kettle<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You will use more energy if you fill the kettle to the top&period; Before you fill your kettle&comma; you should think about how much water you actually need&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 12&colon; Light bulbs<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">More energy is used by standard light bulbs when compared to energy saving light bulbs&period; However&comma; they use more energy&period; Switching light bulbs can save you a fortune on your energy bill&comma; yet it is a relatively easy change to make&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 13&colon; Mobile Phones<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Many companies offer to recycle old mobile phones and can even offer you a small payment&period; Therefore&comma; you should bear this in mind when purchasing a new mobile phone&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 14&colon; Oven<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Halogen ovens can reduce your cooking time by 50&percnt;&period;This will make you a huge saving on your energy bill&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 15&colon; Pipes<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Securing your water pipes will lower your carbon footprint&period; It will also keep your water warmer for longer&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 16&colon; Quarterly Cleaning<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Any appliance with a filter should be cleaned once per quarter&period; To function properly they will automatically use more energy when they are clogged up&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 17&colon; Renewable Energy<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You can sell energy back to your energy supplier if you have solar panels&period; You can make money from the energy you don’t use&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 18&colon; Shower<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">An average shower uses 35 litres of water&comma; whereas an average bath will use 100 litres of water&period; Your energy and water bill will be reduced if you stop having baths and take showers instead&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 19&colon; Timers<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You can state a certain time to switch off all your appliances&period; If you like to fall asleep with the television on then this will be handy for you&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 20&colon; Use Your Hands<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You will make huge savings on your energy bill by putting the modern day food appliances away&period; Cutting&comma; slicing and mixing food by hand will not use any energy&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 21&colon; Windows<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">A huge draft can be caused by even the smallest gap in a window&comma; so it’s important to seal them&period; Double glazed windows will also keep your home warmer&period; It is also important that windows are always closed properly&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 22&colon; Curtains<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Keep the cold out at night by shutting your curtains&period; It is also important not to drape them over radiators as this will prevent the heat from circulating&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 23&colon; Fridge<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Regularly defrosting your fridge will make it more energy efficient&period; It is also a good idea to leave hot food to cool before putting it in the fridge&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 24&colon; Washing Machine &amp&semi; Dishwasher<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Half-load and economy wash settings should be used on your washing machine&period; The high setting on your dishwasher should only be used for the dirtiest dishes&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 25&colon; Get Cosy<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Keep warm by wearing sweaters&comma; socks and slippers at home during the winter&period; You can stay warm in bed by having an extra blanket&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 26&colon; Plan Meals<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">By cooking food in bulk and freezing the excess to eat later you can save you a lot of energy&period; You can also determine what appliances you want to use by planning your meals&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 27&colon; Cooking Heat<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">After cooking&comma; leave the oven door open&period; This will allow the warm air to circulate around the kitchen&period; It may even allow you to turn your thermostat down&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 28&colon; Dishwasher<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Don’t rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher&period; Just scrape off any dirt and leftover food into the bin&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 29&colon; Full Fridge<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">More energy will be used by is partly full in comparison to a full fridge&period; This is because the fridge is working at full capacity when full&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2 style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">Tip 30&colon; Right Ring<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;">You the right ring for the size pan you are using&period; You will waste energy bill placing a small pan on a big ring&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><em>About the Author&colon;<&sol;em><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p style&equals;"text-align&colon; justify&semi;"><i>Nationwide Fuels<&sol;i><i> is an energy provider in the UK&period;<&sol;i><&sol;p>&NewLine;

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