YCC in action

In 2021, we started our very own bio-diverse garden at Brian Jackson House with the help of some wonderful volunteers who now operate a gardening club that is open to all. The garden boasts a wide range of plants and fruit, plus picnic furniture so people can enjoy some fresh air.

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About:

Energy efficiency is the use of less energy to perform the same task or achieve the same result Energy-efficient homes and buildings use less energy to heat, cool, and run appliances and electronics. Saving energy is sustainable as it reduces air and water pollution and conserves natural resources

TheBenefits:

Usinglessenergyinyourhomeleadstolowerelectricitybills Aslessenergymeanslessairandwaterpollution,italsomeanshealthierliving environmentsforpeopleeverywhere

Improvingenergyefficiencycanalsoleadtothecreationofjobs,andhelpstabilise electricitypricesandvolatility.

3HotTips

Switch your appliances off at the wall, rather than leaving them on 'standby'. Drop your washing machine cycle down to 30-degrees as higher temperatures are more costly to run.

Only boil the kettle with as much water as you need, as boiling a full kettle costs more money