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Reduce your utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint with Efficient Energy Saving Tips

The energy saving house What is efficient energy saving? Its reducing your energy waste to reduce both your utility bills and your carbon footprint.

Energy prices are at an all-time high. Meanwhile global warming effects are already harming our natural environment.

With erratic fuel prices and global warming set to get worse, there has never been a better time for saving energy, reduce energy bills and do your bit for the natural environment.


7 easy tips for saving energy and helping the environment:

Lighting tips

  • It has been estimated that one in three lights are left on when no-one is using them. Switch off your lights when you're not using them - don't forget outside lights!
  • If you aren't already using them, switch to low energy saving light bulbs throughout your home that uses one fifth the energy of normal light bulbs.
  • Electrical Appliance tips

  • Switch off computers, stereos, T's, DVDs and set top boxes when they're not in use. Don't leave them on standby. By switching them off at the plug, you can save around £40 a year. Contrary to general belief, your TV set top box does not need to be left on standby each night.
  • Wash your clothes at 30°C - you'll be saving around 40% of the electricity used. Tumble dryers are hugely inefficient too. Hang your washing up to dry when possible.
  • Heating tips

  • Make sure your central heating is set to turn itself off when the house is empty and that you're not heating up rooms you don't use.
  • Turn down your thermostat by 1°C - you'll make savings on your heating bills by around 10%.
  • Adjust the temperature of your hot water - there is no point having water so hot you'll scald yourself, so turn it down to around 60°C.

These are just a few of the cheap and easy measures you can make saving the amount of energy you use. Have a look at our home energy savings to find out more about what you can do.


What is efficient energy saving?

It is not uncommon for 25-35% of all energy used in a home to be completely wasted. By saving this waste you’ll be making your first steps to help the natural environment – and saving yourself hundreds of pounds every year on your utility bills.

But efficient energy saving techniques goes further - it's about choosing the right products and services we all buy every day. Choosing what's right for saving energy and what's right for the environment goes hand in hand - giving us all the chance of a better future.

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Why energy saving?

Did you know the energy waste for the average family home is between 25-35% of the total energy used?

Whether you want to make savings on money or want to do your bit to help the environment, efficient energy saving just makes sense.

If you can save just 20% of the energy you use, you'll make a saving of hundreds of pounds a year - and significantly reduce your impact on the natural environment.

That's efficient energy saving in practice.

Renewable Energy

Wind Turbine Large scale Renewable energy programmes - such as solar, hydro and wind power are accounting for more and more power being generated in the UK.

At the same time, many are worried about the new nuclear power stations being pushed for by the government.

If you haven't already done so, switch to a carbon neutral energy tariff. By doing so, you'll be doing your bit to encourage and ensure further investment into clean, renewable energy sources - and dramatically making savings on your personal carbon footprint.

DIY energy saving projects

There are lots of ways to make your own renewable energy for your own home: solar heating, solar lighting, even a wind turbine on the roof! Some of these projects can cost a lot of money and have questionable pay back - both in terms of environmental benefits and saving money.

Yet there are a number of DIY energy saving projects that will cost you only a few pounds and help make a big difference - improving your standard of living and improving your carbon footprint. Now that really is efficient energy saving!

Micro Generation

Many people are investing in micro generation, this can be either to supplement a power in a house or as a way to generate power where it is not possible to get mains electricity.

There are many differnet ways to generate your own power including solar, wind, ground source heat and hydro.

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Saving water tips

There are many simple saving water tips which can be done to reduce your water usage.

Water drip

In the UK we have seen an increase in flood risk. There is still a need for saving water to increase the amount of water reserves in the dry periods.

There are lots of water saving devices which can be used in the home and garden.


Recycling

More and more councils are switching to two-weekly rubbish collection cycles, to try and increase the amount of recycling.

This is causing problems with many households, find cost effective ways to increase your recycling.


Global Warming

Global warming
Is Global Warming a hoax?
Many people have questioned the validity of Global Warming claims, or express doubt as to whether or not Climate Change is down to excessive carbon emissions.

Is global warming a hoax, read more about global warming hoax arguments and counter arguments.


Effects of deforestation

In many areas forests are being cleared, this is causing problems for humans, animals and global warming.

Find out what the effects of deforestation are why land is being cleared and how some countries are saving the forests.


Green Cleaning

Most of the cleaning products we use in our home are hazardous chemicals and increase the risk of toxic exposure.

It is possible and effective making your own green cleaning products using simple ingredients in your kitchen.

There are also some eco friendly cleaning products available to buy ready to use.



Green Leaves

Being Environmentally Aware is about caring for your planet
Being Environmentally Aware is all about being aware of our impact on the environment - and doing something about it

Paper recycling
Paper recycling can save 28-70% of the energy than producing new paper.

Environment Search Engine - Search engine for information on the environment and energy saving
EnviroSearch is the Environment search engine. Find information on the environment, eco initiatives, carbon and CO2, global warming, energy saving and renewable technologies.

Effects of Deforestation - What effects are we having on the rainforests?
The effects of deforestation on our planet are becoming a very serious issue in the battle to reduce global warming. Find out what deforestation effects are having on the planet.

DIY energy saving projects - DIY projects in the home for saving energy.
DIY Energy Saving Projects, find ways to either save energy or produce your own energy using DIY projects, including lighting, heating and a generator.

Solar security Light - Information on solar light for security purposes
There are many different solar security light to choose from. The advantage for a solar light for security is that no electricity is required.

Solar Garden Light - Information on solar light for the Garden
There are many different solar garden light to choose from. The advantage for a solar light in the garden is that no electricity is required.

Solar Shed Light - A solar light for the shed is useful when no electricity is available
A solar shed light can be installed quickly and easily when no electricity is availble. Solar lights for the shed normally have LED or halogen bulbs.

Home Energy Savings - Tips to help reduce the amount of energy used in the home.
Home energy savings - Find tips and advice to help make savings on your energy, utility bills and carbon footprint.

Saving Water Tips - Techniques in your home and garden for water saving.
Find saving water tips for your home and garden this will reduce your water bill and help to maintain water levels in reservoirs.

Car Fuel Saving - Find tips and alternative transport to save on car fuel.
Car fuel saving find tips to help reduce your car emissions - including saving money on car fuel, eco driving, alternative fuels, hybrids and electric cars.

Solar power Generator - Instructions to build a generator using solar power
Instructions on building a solar power generator which can be portable, quiet and inexpensive. Solar power is an ideal way of running a generator.

Recycling - How to increase your household recycling
Recycling is one of the easiest ways in which we can reduce our waste. There are many different everday irems which can be recycled

Green cleaning - eco friendly ways to clean your home
Green cleaning is cleaning your home is using natural products and ingredients instead of the harmful manufatured chemicals.

Global Warming - Information on Global warming and the greenhouse effect
What is Global warming? Find out information on global warming, the green house effect, greenhouse gases and why is is such a problem

Global Warming Hoax - Is Global warming a hoax?
Global warming hoax has produced many discussions, we look at some of the arguments about global warming being a hoax, including is it happening, causes of global warming and the earth's climate.

Carbon footprint - Information on carbon footprint
Carbon footprint is the measurement of carbon dioxide we use in our every day living as an individual. Find information as to how we can reduce our footprint

Micro Generation - An introduction to Micro Generation
Micro generation refers to small scale power generation that is designed to provide comparatively small amounts of energy by wind, water or sun.

Energy Saving Blog - Read our blog for more information on energy saving
Energy saving blog - read our blog for information on energy saving, renewable energy, car fuel saving and how to live green

Links - related links to Efficient Energy Saving
Links - find related webstites to Efficient Energy Saving, global warming, electric cars and renewable energy

Low Energy Light Bulb - Energy saving light bulb
One low energy light bulb can save up to 80% of electricity and last up to 10 times longer than a standard bulb. Find equilavant Wattage for new light bulbs

Electric Bike - Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles
An electric bike is ideal for journeys to the shops, commuting to work or just for pleasure. There are many advanateges for using an electric bike including saving on car fuel

Solar Lights - Lights for your garden, shed or security run by solar power.
Whether you are looking for a new garden, shed or security light why not use solar lights, especially when there is no electrical supply

Micro Generation Projects - An overview of the different projects for Micro Generation
Micro generation projects, looks at ways in which you can produce your own micro generation at home using small scale sun, wind or water.

Water saving devices - Find products to help save water
There are many water saving devices for the home and garden to help reduce your water usage and therefore reduce your water bill.

Reduce Energy Bills - Finding ways to reduce the cost of energy bills
How to reduce energy bills. There are many ways to reduce your energy bills including, renewable energy, home energy savings, comparing different suppliers or capping your bills.

Eco driving, find ways to reduce your fuel consumption
Eco driving - simple tips on how to drive in a green way, reducing your fuel consumption and your impact on the environment.

Is Global Warming happening? Or is it all just a hoax?
Is Global Warming happening? Or is it all just a hoax? Most scientists agree that global warming is happening, but is it the natural cycle.

Biodiesel - Find the advantages and disadvantages of Biodiesel
Biodiesel can be used in many diesel cars, it is possible to have your own biodiesel processor at home and make your own fuel free.

Causes of Deforestation - There are many causes for rainforests to be cleared
The causes of deforestation are due to man clearing rainforests for mining, logging, agriculture, road infrastructure and building power stations.

Earths Climate and natural cycles
The Earths climate is very complicated with natural cycles of warming and cooling.

Historical Climate - Looking at the long term data
The Historical climate uses several different techniques to confirm the climate around the Earth in the past.

Has Global Warming happened before?
Has Global warming happened before? We look at whether the warming of the Earth has happened in the past.

Why was the upper Cretaceous period so warm?
Why was the upper cretaceous period so warm and does it mean that Global Warming is part of a natural climate cycle?

How Volcanoes affect the climate
A single volcanoes eruption actually creates a cooling effect that can last for several years

Climate Panic - Why worry about climate change?
Climate panic - If the climate is allways changing why panic about climate change now?.

Scientific Global Warming
Scientific Global Warming - Find out what the scientific community thinks about Global Warming and why the IPCC was set up.

Global warming Causes - What causes Global warming
Global warming causes looks at the research which has been carried out by scientists looking at the links between human activity and Global warming.

Global Warming Controversy
Global warming controversy, information about why there is so much controversy in the scientific and political communities.

Global Warming Links
Global warming links - Where to find further information on Global warming including causes, effects and how we can reduce it.

Scientists question Global Warming?
Why some scientists question Global warming, by their nature scientists will question everything..

Lead Acid Battery Recycling - Recycling for car batteries
Lead acid battery recycling (car batteries) is available at most household waste centres. If you have a few lead acid batteries to dispose off you may be able to get some money for scrap.

Carbon Offset - Find ways to offset your Carbon Footprint
Carbon offset is investing in projects around the world to try and balance out our own carbon footprint. Projects include plant a tree, renewable energy programmes, energy efficiency and Methane capture.

Insulation - There are many ways to reduce heat loss in the home
Insulation is a way to reduce the heat loss in your home. There are many different ways in which you can insulate your home including loft, pipes, draft proofing and cavity wall insulation. There are also government grants available.

Loft insulation helps to reduce the heat loss in your home
Loft insulation is one of the easiest ways to reduce the heat lost in your home. There are several different options available including fibreglass, reflective foil and recycled plastic

Condensing Boilers - Information about how a condensing boiler works
Condensing boilers are the most energy efficient boiler which can be fitted in your home, saving up to £230 can be made each year.

Eco Friendly Cleaning Products - Find green natural products to clean your home
Eco friendly cleaning products are products which you can purchase from a shop to clean your home both naturally and effectively

Electric Car - Advantages and disadvantages of an electric car
The electric car was one of the first cars ever produced. There are many advantages to owning an electric car including no exhaust fumes, low insurance and no road tax.

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Eco washing - Eco friendly washing
Eco washing is using different products to wash your clothes more eco friendly, there are lots of different products available.

Energy saving windows can increase your home energy savings
Fitting energy saving windows can help reduce your energy bill, as up to 20% of your heat can be lost through your windows

Energy Efficient Appliance - How to choose the low energy appliance
Energy efficient appliance is looking at the most efficeint appliance to suit both you budget and CO2 emmissions when choosing a new appliance. New appliance may save both electricity and water

Green Cleaning Ingredients - Find out which natural products work best for cleaning
The are many green cleaning ingredients which you may have already in your home. This guide will inform you of the best ingredients and how they can be used to clean you home more naturally.

Food Waste - How to reduce food waste at home
Each household produces to much food waste, this is nearly one third of all food purchased. Find ways to reduce the waste in your home with simple techniques.

Gardening Composting - How to do composting for your garden
Gardening composting is a good way to turn waste into compost to improve the quality of the soil. Find tips on how to produce your own compost for the garden.

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Micro Generation advantage - There are many advantages of Micro Generation
Micro generation advantage include having electricity in remote locations without mains, environment and it can also provide a power backup

Micro Generation Use - Find ways to use micro generation
Micro generation use refers to the way in which small scale power production can be used in our everyday lives. There are many different uses for micro generation.

Polar Bear - Is at threat due to melting ice and longer summers
The Polar bear is at threat as Global Warming is increasing the speed of the ice melting and also the summers are longer where the Polar Bear lives.

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