POWER SAVING TIPS

ENERGY SAVING TIPS AND IDEAS
Use energy saving light bulbs。
These may cost more, but they use far less electricity than normal bulbs, saving you money in the long run.
Only boil the amount of water you really need in your kettle, and, if you're using an electric kettle, make sure you cover the elements.
Jug-type kettles need less water as they have smaller elements.
Use the kettle to boil water for cooking, instead of heating a pan on the stove.
Not only will this be more efficient, but it generally takes less time too.
Switch all electrical appliances off at the plug instead of using the 'standby' function. During standby the appliances
are still using electricity, and astonishingly, this accounts for 6% of all electricity usage in the home.
Defrost your fridge and freezer regularly to keep them running efficiently and cheaply -
if they frost up quickly, check the door seal. If your fridge is next to a cooker or boiler,
leave a good gap between them.
Consider buying a Savaplug. These replace the usual plug at the back of the fridge and will cut energy
use from the appliance by 20%.
When using washing machines and tumble dryers always wash a full load or use a half-load or economy programme.
Always use the low temperature programme - modern washing powders are effective at lower temperatures.
And don't put really wet clothes into a tumble dryer: wring them out or spin-dry them first.
Try not to use a tumble dryer unless absolutely necessary.
On dry days use an outdoor clothes line for fresh-smelling laundry and on damp or very cold days dry your clothes inside.
Airing cupboards are great for things you need quickly or use old fashioned clothes horses or overhead dryers.
If you have a computer which is busy downloading or burning a CD,
switch the computer monitor off and remember not to leave it on standby when turning the computer off.
Turn your microwave off at the wall when not in use. Powering the clock can use more power than heating your food!
Don't waste energy when using computers. Make use of power saving modes,
turn off peripherals when they're not in use and make sure you switch everything off completely when you are finished
(or at least go into hibernate mode).