Irish Independent

Top energy saving tips

-

✱ Always look for no cost/low cost measures first, switch off if not needed, install timers, turn down the heating. ✱ Purchasing – compare offers, shop around and always get quotations from other energy suppliers. ✱ Look at the charges on your electricit­y bill, are your capacity charges high, have you wattless charges? ✱ Lighting – get between 30% and 50% cost savings by installing occupancy controls and more energy efficient lighting such as T5 florescent or LED. ✱ Heating – there are between 10% and 30% savings if you service your boiler or upgrade your boiler to a high efficiency condensing version with good heating controls.

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Ireland