If you are looking for ways to conserve energy at home you are not the only one! We have you covered with this awesome room by room guide to saving energy, which in turn saves you money!
As we all know right now there is a big increase in energy costs, and this will no doubt be affecting family financial budgets across the UK. It is scary to think that you may have to make decisions about heating your home and deciding when to use energy. However, generally speaking, while you can be careful, there are ways that you can save a little bit extra when it comes to your energy usage. So here is a room-by-room energy-saving checklist to help you out.
Ways to conserve energy at home in the kitchen
One of the places in your home that has high energy usage is your kitchen so we have focussed on ways to conserve energy at home. So here are some of the things to keep in mind when it comes to energy use in the kitchen.
Cook in bulk
Cooking in bulk means you are using energy once but creating more than one meal. It is a great way to save on energy usage for your stove and oven, and also helps you to be more organised. This approach also means that you have meals ready in the freezer for those busy days when you don’t want to cook. Instead of using an electric frying pan, you may also want to opt for your stove when cooking
Take things out to defrost with plenty of time
Defrosting things out of the freezer with little time before you need it often means you resort to appliances like the microwave to defrost. So make sure you take things out of the freezer with plenty of time to defrost. Do this in the fridge to help regulate the temperature and reduce the energy use from your fridge.
Match the burner size with your saucepan
It may seem obvious, but often we have a favourite burner that we use no matter what pan (back left for me!!). Instead, try and match the burner to the size of the pan. It often means that you use less energy which saves you money.
Only use the dishwasher when full
Make sure you only use the dishwasher once a day and ensure it is full before you run it. This is a clever way to conserve energy.
Use the time delay on your washing machine or dishwasher
In some cases, energy tariffs mean that it costs you less to use energy at night. Possibly because you don’t use that much of it. So make use of the time delay on your washing machine or dishwasher and run it at night.
Tips when boiling a kettle
Boiling a kettle is one of those things that uses a sudden surge of energy in one go and if you enjoy a cup of tea or coffee you could be firing up the kettle several times a day. So a great tip is to only boil the amount that you need each time. Also, another great tip is to fill a flask up with tea or coffee and drink from that throughout the morning. You get your caffeine fix but save on energy. A win-win situation.
So that covers 6 ways to conserve energy in the kitchen! Now lets cover the rest of your home!
Save energy in your bathroom
Surprisingly your bathroom can also be a place where energy is wasted. So here are some of the energy-saving tips to help you reduce that usage in your bathroom.
Don’t leave the tap running
Water can be costly, and many people don’t realise that leaving a tap running will cost you in the long term. Sitch the tap off when you are not using it.
Charge shavers and toothbrushes only when needed
A lot of people use shavers and electric toothbrushes and often place them back on charge when they are not in use. But this can be costly. These devices are designed to hold a charge, so only place them back on charge when needed.
Ditch the hairdryer
The hairdryer, like a kettle, uses a sudden surge of energy in a small amount of time, so why not ditch it and let your hair dry naturally? It might not be possible all of the time, but doing this a few times a week could offer savings long term.
Reduce the time spent in the shower
Finally, the shower can be another place where you waste energy. Cut your shower time down by a few minutes and over the course of the year, you will notice some big savings.
In your bedroom
Another room to consider is the bedroom. Here are a couple of ways you can reduce your energy usage in your bedroom.
Use LED bulbs in lamps
When lighting your room choose a lamp instead of your main light. Also, consider using energy-saving or LED bulbs in all of your light fittings.
Reduce the temperature in your bedroom
To get a good night’s sleep you need a cooler bedroom. So switch off the radiators in your bedroom to avoid overheating.
General tips
Finally, let’s look at some of the general tips you can use in all rooms. There are as follows.
Switch things off at the wall
Instead of leaving things on standby, make sure you switch them off fully and also at the wall if you are looking for ways to conserve energy at home.
Remove plugs
You could also go one step further and remove the plugs entirely.
Hopefully, these energy-saving tips can help you to save some money on those rising bills.
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