It might seem obvious, but turning down your thermostat by just one degree could save you as much as £60 a year! It’s also cheaper to have your heating running on low continuously rather than turning it on and off. Wear layers and snuggle up in blankets; you’ll be less tempted to stick the heating on in the first place! Cook multiple meals at once to get the most out of heating up your oven! As a student, having your meals ready-made will save you a lot of time in the future! Use a small pan on a small ring when cooking as it saves energy and your meal will heat quicker! Leave your oven door open after cooking and allow the escaping heat to help heat your home. No wasted energy! Most of your washing machine’s energy is spent on heating the water itself – washing your clothes at 30-40 degrees will save you energy and won’t damage your clothes! 25% of the heat in your home rises and gets lost in your loft. If you get loft insulation, you could save up to 20% on your fuel bills – that’s a saving of roughly £130 a year! So if you rent a house, give your landlord or agents a call to see if you’re eligible. Showering uses much less water than having a bath. Also, turning down the pressure of your shower saves even more water and money. Air-dry your laundry instead of putting it inside a tumble dryer; they are incredibly expensive to run! Plus there isn’t anything nicer than fresh, air-dried clothes.
The Student Pocket Guide - Winter 2017 East Midlands Edition
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