Save Money by Going Green
Utility bills can be a large expense for any homeowner, especially one faced with debt. Thats why efficient use of electricity and other utilities can save hundreds over a year.
Going ‘green’ is a friendly, efficient way of saving money on your bills by using energy and water efficiently, saving you money and the planet at the same time. Ok, so turning off one light bulb won’t save you thousands, but combined with sensible energy use across a whole household, this can have a great impact on your expenditure.
Try a couple of these tips to save some money:
Consider installing energy saving lightbulbs - These are slower to reach full brightness and will save money compared to a traditional lightbulb. Also remeber t oturn off all your lights when you leave the room - hundreds of hours of energy are wasted by lights left on in empty rooms!
Wash your clothes at a lower temperature - Many washing machines can allow the user to choose a temperature setting for their wash cycle. By washing clothes at a lower temperature, you will save on electricity costs, often without sacrificing the quality of the wash.
Also try doing a full drum of washing at the same time, rather than numerous smaller washes. This will make your washing process more efficient.
Reduce your central heating temperature - Assess the needs of your home before doing this!! Often turning down the thermostat on your central heating system by 1 degrees can save you precious £££’s over a year. Most of the time, you wont even notice the change in the temperature.
All these small changes can add up to a considerable amount over the year, so start going green to start saving!
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