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More than half of your domestic energy consumption is used for heating your home. Proper insulation of walls and roofs and the use of insulating glass has a huge effect on your energy consumption. |
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Lower your thermostat by 4 to 5 degrees Celsius during the night and when no one is at home. | |
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On a windy day feel for leaks. Also look for spider webs - if there is a web there is a draft. | |
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Keep heating radiators clear of furniture, curtains and rugs. | |
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Plug gaps around pipes, ducts and fans that go through walls, ceilings and floors from heated to unheated spaces. | |
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If you have a fireplace, close the damper to prevent warm air from escaping through the chimney, and make sure the damper fits tightly. | |
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Switch-off your home appliances, instead of leaving them in stand-by mode. Stand-by mode account for some 10 percent of your home energy consumption. |
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