| We all want to save money on our fuel bills and | | | | using reflective foil or radiator panels – this |
| there are plenty of devices and tips on how you | | | | lets you turn down your thermostat. Also |
| can do so. Here are my favourite top ten tips and | | | | remember to shower rather than bath. |
| ideas to slash your electricity bill: | | | | |
| 10. Energy Monitors – why not invest in an | | | | Energy saving lightbulbs save money |
| electricity monitor? These will let you keep an eye | | | | 5. Energy Saving Lightbulbs – use a lot less |
| on your energy use and help identify areas of | | | | electricity than filament bulbs and don't be put off |
| waste. They are not too expensive and any cost | | | | by people telling you they are not as bright. That |
| will soon be recouped by the potential savings you | | | | may have been true in their infancy but most |
| can make. | | | | energy saving lightbulbs are now every bit as |
| 9. Turn off the lights – if you are not in the | | | | powerful as regular bulbs. |
| room, you don't need to be able to see. Make | | | | 4. Use solar power – Great for charging |
| sure you turn lights off when yo leave a room | | | | gadgets like mobile phones and mp3 players – |
| and try and make as much use of daylight as | | | | even laptops can be recharged with a solar |
| possible. | | | | powered laptop charger. |
| 8. Turn off stand-by Devices on standby are still | | | | 3. Garden lighting – can also be powered by |
| using power even though they appear to be off. | | | | solar power. Solar powered garden lights store |
| Stand-by still uses up to 20% of the device's | | | | the energy during the day for use in the evening. |
| power usage. You can even get stand-by savers | | | | 2. Don't tumble – tumble dryers are electricity |
| to do the job for you. | | | | hungry. Hang the washing outside and if it's dry |
| 7. Electric boilers – If you use electricity to | | | | why not get a clothes airer. |
| provide hot water and heating remember to | | | | 1. Don't overfill pans and kettles – just use the |
| check your insulation because vast amounts of | | | | amount of water you need. Overfilling needs |
| heat can be lost. | | | | more energy to heat and can increase your |
| 6. Radiators and showers – boost radiators | | | | electricity bills unnecessary. |