Money Management- Tips to Save Cash on Bills
Free Report for Reducing Utility Bills and Saving Money
Oct 26, 2009
With the repercussions of the banking crisis and the worldwide credit crunch having an effect everywhere, these top tips will not only save cash on utility bills but cut household carbon emissions and contribute to saving the environment. The Energy Trust will provide a free report suggesting methods of cutting utility bills and reducing household carbon emissions.
Good Energy Management is Good Money Management
Good energy management within the home will save a minimum of £250 per household per year in the United Kingdom or around $180-$220 per year in the United States.
Tops Tips to Save Money on Utility Bills
- Leaving appliances on standby wastes billions in energy bills annually worldwide, always turn appliances off.
- Switch all electrical appliances off at wall sockets where possible.
- Energy saving light bulbs use around a quarter of the power of standard light bulbs and last eight times longer.
- Switch all lights off upon leaving a room.
- Turning heat thermostats down by 1 degree will barely be noticed but will save money on utility bills. The recommended temperature for a living room is 21 degrees C, and 18 degrees C for a bedroom.
- When using central heating programmers, set heating and water to come on when required rather than all the time.
- Washing machines should always be run with a full load, wash at 30 degrees C if possible as modern detergents are far more efficient. A cooler wash will be a quarter of the price of the hottest cycle.
- Always unplug mobile phone and laptop chargers when not in use.
- Only boil the amount of water required in kettles- it takes a lot of electricity to boil a kettle.
- Buy only A+ rated appliances, for maximum savings on utility bills.
- Where possible, turn off heat in rooms that are not used.
- Close curtains/drapes to cut out cold drafts.
- Draft proof windows and doors before winter every year.
- Keep external doors closed as much as possible.
- Conservatory and sunroom doors into the home should be kept closed at all times.
Free Report for Reducing Utility Bills in the Home
For a free home energy report, detailing ways to cut utility bills in the home and also estimating the total carbon footprint of the household, contact the Energy Trust.
Figures on Carbon Emissions for Industrialized Nations
Given the criticism of China regarding carbon emissions it is perhaps surprising to note that currently China's carbon emission are 6 tonnes per head of populating. The European Union emits 10-12 tonnes of carbon per head of population, whilst the United States population emits a whopping 24 tonnes of carbon per head of population (figures from Nicholas Stern in The Guardian, 23 September 2009).
If you enjoyed this article you might also like to read: Start an Energy Efficient Lifestyle or How to Lead a Greener Lifestyle - Leave the Car at Home.
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