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The average home in the UK creates a wopping 6 tonnes of CO2 a year through burning fuel for heating, lighting and appliances - that's more than most cars will produce in a year. Yet a vast amount of this energy is wasted unnecessarily. The average household could save up to £300, and 2 tonnes of carbon a year, by doing some of the simple things below.
Call the Bristol and Somerset Energy Efficiency Advice Centre free on 0800 512 012 and ask to fill in a Home Energy Survey. They'll give you free, independent advice on how you could cut your energy use, as well as information on grants, discounts and renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar and biomass.
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Turn the heating down by 1°C and save around 10% on your bills
Making sure TVs and other appliances are not left on standby
Turn off lights when not in the room
Only fill the kettle as much as you need to
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Low energy lightbulbs - now come in all shapes and sizes - each one can save you over £60 during its lifetime.
Replace old appliances with energy efficiency recommended ones
Switch to a Green Tariff – the simplest way to power your home using renewable energy without the expense – for more info call 0800 512 012
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Insulate your loft (to 250mm) and your cavity walls - save over £100 a year
Replace your old boiler with a new energy efficient model
If you've got the cash you could look into the possibility of installing renewable technology - call the Bristol and Somerset Energy Advice Centre for more information - 0800 512 012
Find out more about energy at:
Energy Saving Trust
Centre for Alternative Technology
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Reduce, re-use, recycle, compost
You can also cut your carbon footprint by recycling – this cuts carbon by reducing the amount of energy to make and transport new materials. Composting your kitchen and garden waste also helps by reducing the amount of methane (a powerful greenhouse gas) that is released from landfill sites. For more information and advice visit Recycle Somerset
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