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Take the First Step to Going Green and Get Energy Efficient

Take the first step to going green and get energy efficient
If going green still seems a bit of a chore, you can always start by getting more energy efficient. Energy efficiency is all about doing the right thing, and finding practical ways to reduce your energy consumption. Today. Using less energy not only helps fight the effects of global warming, but it can also help you to reduce your bills.

Here is our top 10 energy saving ideas:
1. Heating - Turning your thermostat down by 1℃ could save you up to 10% off your heating bill.
2. Lighting - Low energy light bulbs last up to 15 times longer than traditional bulbs and use 80% less electricity.
3. Cooking - Remember to cover saucepans with lids to ensure the heat is kept in. You may also find you don't need the heat as high with the lid on.
4. Appliances - Always use the televisions on/off switch and don’t leave the television on standby as this wastes energy.
5. Bathing - Take a shower instead of a bath. An ordinary shower will use a third of the hot water needed for a bath.
6. Cavity Wall - Installing cavity wall insulation could save you up to £235* a year.
7. Loft Insulation - Up to 25% of heat is lost through your roof. Save as much as £90* a year by insulating your loft to 25cm*
8. Washing Machines - An energy efficient washing machine could use up to 33% less energy a year.
9. Fridges - An A-rated fridge-freezer is more energy efficient than other fridge-freezers.
10. Dishwashing - A new energy efficient dishwasher uses 60% of the energy of a typical old one.
*The cost savings shown are estimates to provide an illustrative example only and are based on a gas heated semi-detached house with three bedrooms. Savings assume a gas price of 2.57p/kWh with gas consumption, of 31,700 units per annum (prior to installing the insulation measures). Savings may differ depending on type, age, main heating fuel of your home or if you choose to take increased warmth following installation of the measures.

Jay Khan

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Powergen is part of E.ON - the company that sponsors The FA Cup and the UK's largest integrated electricity and Gas Company.

E.ON is the UK's largest integrated power and gas company - generating and distributing electricity, and retailing power and gas - and is part of the E.ON group, the world's largest investor-owned power and Gas Company. We employ around 15,000 people in the UK.

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