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Save up to £750 a year on energy and up to three tonnes of carbon1

 

Energy saving trustThese 10 steps will help you save energy and cut your household carbon footprint now.

Download your own 10 point plan and start saving.

1: Insulate your loft

In a year save up to £205 on heating bills

Carbon saved: 1 tonne2

6: Turn off and unplug appliances when not in use

In a year save up to £37 on energy

Carbon saved: 130 kg

2: Have your cavity wall filled

In a year save up to £160 on heating bills

Carbon saved: 800 kg2

7: Change to energy saving lightbulbs

In a year save up to £50 on energy bills

Carbon saved: 170 kg

3: Draught proof around your windows and doors

In a year save up to £30 on heating bills

Carbon saved: 30 kg3

8: Put a jacket on your hot water tank

In a year save up to £27 on energy bills

Carbon saved: 195 kg

4: Turn your thermostat down 1 degree

In a year save up to £65 on heating bills

Carbon saved: 330 kg

9: Wash at 30 degrees and don't use a tumble dryer during the summer

In a year save up to £27 on energy bills

Carbon saved: 110 kg

5: Replace your old appliances with energy saving ones

In a year save up to £87 on energy bills

Carbon saved: 330 kg

10: Buy a more fuel efficient car

In a year save up to £275 on fuel costs

Carbon saved: 920 kg 4

 

  1. 1 The heat and insulation savings are based on installation in a gas heated three-bed semi-detached home. The exact savings will vary according to existing levels of insulation and energy usage. A gas price of 4.03p/kWh and an electricity price of 13.95p/kWh have been assumed.
  2. 2 This is the saving for a home which had no loft insulation.
  3. 3 Insulating your loft and cavity walls and draft-proofing your windows and doors together will save up to £250 a year on energy and 1250kg CO2.
  4. 4 Fuel prices are estimated to be 89p/litre for petrol and 101p/litre diesel.

 

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