April’s Top Tip

This April…………………. Cut bills and carbon by turning the thermostat down.

*DISCLAIMER* This tip is not directed towards those significantly suffering with the rising cost of living where heating is a difficult topic. But if you are looking to save on bills, cut energy use and reduce carbon emissions and are in a position to do so, please consider the following ideas 🙂

The weather is warming a little more now spring is here, so its the perfect time to see if your household can try living a few degrees cooler than your normal. Heating makes up around 65% of household energy consumption and 61% of household greenhouse gas emissions, the largest contributing household activity. Turning your thermostat down just 1-2°C could save between 219-716 KgCO₂ e/yr, with 1 less degree saving on average 281 KgCO₂e/yr and a drop of 2°C saving on average 569 KgCO₂e/yr. Doing this is one of the biggest household carbon reductions you can make to your heating and hot water behaviours. While the weather may not always be sunny and warm, snuggling up with a fluffy blanket, or layering with jumpers and slippers can be a cosy way to keep warm in that moment when you would normally reach for the heating controls.

Want an extra challenge? Turn off heating completely in unused rooms. When you change your heating patterns, you maximise heating efficiency for your home, save money on energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Another positive win! 🏅