Energy Savings Tips

Energy costs have risen seven times faster than household income since 2004 A new gas boiler is more efficient than a 20 year old boiler by 25% SAVING £270 SAVE OVER £1240 A YEAR WITH THESE A typical home pays ENERGY SAVING TIPS 25% £1400 A YEAR for energy (2013) of homes can't afford enough energy to keep healthy Solid wall insulation reduces wall heat loss by 85% SAVING £490 Cavity wall insulation reduces wall heat loss by up to SAVING £140 53% Replacing a 60W bulb with a 6W LED light lowers lighting costs by 90% SAVING £170 Loft insulation can reduce roof heat loss 94% by up to SAVING £170 SIMPLE THINGS WE CAN DO TO SAVE E100's PER YEAR Switching things off when they're not is use Closing curtains at night when the heating is on LBS Cooking with the lids on saucepans BUILDERS MERCHANTS *Using a microwave rather than a cooker ONLINE *Taking a shower rather than a bath www.lbsbmonline.co.uk source: http://www.energysavinghomes.org.uk/saving-energy-facts