Or download the guide on Audit Energy Usage for Household.
Easy ways to save energy
There are simple things in your everyday life that you can do to save energy.
1. In the Home
- Remember to switch off the lights and fans when you leave a room.
- TVs, Radios and air-conditioners should be switched off at the plug point.
- Try and have natural ventilation coming through your home, to reduce the need for fans and air-conditioners.
- Have some indoor plants, as plants help cool the surrounding.
- Use all household appliances efficiently; e.g. when using the washing machine, run full loads only
- Make use of natural light.
- Use the most appropriate energy source; e.g. gas for cooking rather than an electric cooker which uses much more energy.
- Try not to buy products/material that have excessive packaging, or uses plastics made from non-renewable material.
- Choose items/products that have a long life, can be re-used, repaired or recycled.
- Look for energy labels/energy ratings at the back of appliances.
Bring along your own shopping bag to reduce the use of plastic bags.
- For short distances, it is better to travel on foot or cycle.
- Try using more public transport. It helps you avoid traffic congestion and saves costs on parking, tolls and fuel.
- Carpool. Carry four people instead of one and help reduce your emissions of greenhouse gases and energy consumption.
- Dont leave your car engine running idle for too long.
- Limit use of car by combining all errands into one journey. This will save you fuel, running costs and parking fees.
- Plant leafy trees, shrubs and grasses in the garden.
- Leafy trees will provide shade and shield your house from direct sunlight.
- Plants also help cool surrounding areas.
