New homes are known for being more energy efficient than their older counterparts. With better insulation and more efficient heating systems, they’re generally cheaper to run too. However with energy prices creeping up it’s still beneficial to save energy where possible here are our top tips in time for Energy Saving Week.
- Turn the thermostat down – it’s an obvious one, but turning the thermostat down by just one degree can save you £55 a year and prevent 300kg of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.*
- Draught proof the house – Of course, turning the temperature down is much more tolerable if the warmth stays in the house! If you don’t fancy the DIY of caulking your window frames, simply closing the curtains can keep the heat in.
- Cut down on laundry – Wait for a full load before running that machine, one less wash a week can save you about £15 annually between the energy and water savings. Cut the temperature and washing at 30 degrees will save you an extra £8 a year.
- Rapid showers – As tempting as it is to stand under the warm water when it’s cold outside, spending just one minute less in there can save the household almost £10 on your energy bills and around £17 on your water bill. Invest in more savings by purchasing a water-efficient shower head which could reduce your utility bills by a further £50 a year!
- Monitor your smart meter – If you don’t already have a smart meter, most energy companies install them for free and they’re a great way to keep track of which appliances take the most power so you can adapt your usage.
When designing our homes, we design them around today’s lifestyle needs, not only with stylish interiors and open plan layouts, but in the less visible features like creating a structure which utilises modern technology and techniques to make the home more efficient to run while keeping its character.
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*Figures are obtained from Bulb’s Energy Saving Tips (https://bulb.co.uk/guides/home-energy/energy-saving-tips/) and are based on a typical 3-bedroom, semi-detached home.