Hints
and
Tips
 Did
you know
that having a power
shower uses the same amount of water as having a bath? Showers use as
much electricity as your oven or electric fire so that leisurely wash
in the morning may be costing more than you think. Water
saving
shower heads
are available which reduce the water
consumption
and save you money!!
 Running a washing machine or
dishwasher half full will cost you the same amount as if it was fully
loaded. Washing clothes at 30°
C costs a third less than washing at 60° C and modern powders work
at lower temperatures just as efficiently.  If
your
machine is on it’s last legs think about getting an
‘A’ rated appliance to replace it – a more efficient
machine uses less electricity and so costs less to run.
Always
charging up your phone, iPod or camera? 
A new generation of solar chargers mean that you can charge up using
nothing more than sunlight. Simply
leave the charger on a windowsill for a few hours and it is ready
for up to 44 hours of charge time.
The average kettle uses about
3,000 watts to boil us a brew..... 
not brilliant when you think that over 28% of the population admit to
boiling more than the water they need for a cuppa. There are energy
saving kettles available which dispense the right amount of water for a
cup of tea- so only heat what you need!
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Getting
your electricity bill often is a bit of a shock-
how can keeping your home warm and bright cost so much? We have current
cost monitors for you to try at home for free. They require
no wiring and give you a real time reading of not only how much
electricity you are using but also how much it is costing. So now you
can see just how much a leisurely shower or leaving the hall light on
all night actually costs you. 
Don’t
stay in the dark-enjoy a lighter, brighter 2010
