Saving Energy While Saving Money
Some of the largest household bills come from utilities, mainly electricity and gas.
Whatever you can do to reduce the amount of energy you use without compromising your lifestyle and standard of living will not only be good for your household finances but also for your carbon footprint, and you'll be much more likely to want to continue to live a greener life.
Take a look at some of our ideas on how to reduce energy use and save money and see if you're already doing them or if they could make a difference in your household.
Solar Panels: Where Should You Put Your Solar PV Panels?
One of the fastest growing green installations being taken up by households all across the world is solar PV. PV stands for photovoltaic and a PV installation is an array of PV cells in the form of panels which generate electrical power from sunlight. If you're considering fitting a PV system to your home, you will need to find out whether the orientation of your home, particularly the roof surfaces, will give you the best amount of power generation from the available light...more.Solar PV Electricity Generation: A Green Investment for Your Home
Are you under the impression that solar energy only works in sunny climes and hot countries? If so, think again. The use of solar power in many countries not normally renowned for having sunny climates is becoming more and more popular. In the United Kingdom for example, a grey northern European country for much of the year, photovoltaic (PV) energy installations are popping up all over the country on the roofs of private houses. The reason for this rise in popularity is the ability of PV systems to be more than just a way of establishing some green credentials...more.Get Out of the Bath and Into the Shower!
Have you ever stopped to think how much water there must be in the average bath tub? Just think how long it takes to run a bath, even with the taps open fully. It takes quite a while doesn't it? The volume of water in a bath is enormous, as much as 35 to 40 US gallons...more.The Lights Are On But There's Nobody Home
When it comes to saving energy and saving money, you'd be surprised how the simple things get missed. Are you the type of person that leaves the light on in every room you visit in the house? Although you might think that light bulbs don't consume much energy you'd be surprised...more.Get Rid of Cold Draughts Around Windows and Doors
The cost of heating a home, especially in winter, is one of the largest outgoings most households will have. Whether your home is heated using gas, oil or electricity, the costs in recent years have risen markedly, making heating bills an area of concern for most home owners. There are some little things you can do to help cut your heating costs and your demand for energy and fuel...more.Even the Light Bulbs Have Moved On, So Should You
The use of incandescent light bulbs will become increasingly less common over the course of the next 5 years thanks to a mixture of awareness and legislation. Why not get ahead of the game and start to replace your incandescent bulbs as they fail, with new energy saving versions...more.5 Tips to Cut Your Home Heating Costs
The key to cutting the cost of heating your home is in cutting the amount of energy you require to heat it. In simple terms, you need to maximise the effect of the energy you do use and minimise heat loss in general. One of the quickest and most effective ways to reduce your heating energy consumption is...more.How to Make Your Laundry Days Greener and Cheaper
Washing clothes is one of the household chores that few people enjoy and it's a temptation to put little planning into it and to use whatever method you can to get it done in double quick time so you can get back to doing what you want to do. In many cases though, this approach leads to an overuse of energy...more.Insulate Your Home Against the Cold to Reduce Wasted Energy and Cut Costs
A cold winter is a feature of many countries and it's a time of the year when home heating systems are tested to their very limits. One way of reducing the burden on the heating system, saving money on fuel and reducing the risk of your heating system failing...more.Using Gas and Electricity Comparisons to Cut Household Energy Costs
While the greenest and most reliable way to cut your gas and electricity costs is to reduce your energy usage altogether, it's not always easy to reduce your consumption quickly to get an immediate financial gain. One way that does work ... more.Have You Tried a Power Consumption Meter Yet? You'll Wish You Had
The availability of domestic power consumption meters has made it easier to monitor household electricity usage in recent years. So much so that a drive is on in many countries to make sure that these meters are available to everyone at little or no cost. Many utilities providers are giving meters away for free as part of their green tariff plans or for little cost to customers who want to control their energy usage. They're usually easy to install and the benefits can be eye-opening... more.
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