Top tips for saving energy - video transcript

As a Kent resident, you can start using your home to your advantage.

It's easy. There are simple ways you can save energy.

A few small changes and investments can make a big difference for Kent’s environment, as well as to your personal savings.

So, what are you waiting for? Here are twelve tactical tips.

Loft insulation is not only low cost but you can do it yourself.

Costing as little as three hundred pounds, it can save you around a hundred and eighty pounds a year.

Dry clothes on a line or clothes airer.

Draught proofing is really simple and can prevent you from needing to turn the heating up.

You can fit chimney balloons, letterbox liners, draught excluders, fill cracks and even keep doors closed.

Turn down your thermostat by one or two degrees. You can always pop on a jumper.

Choose energy efficient or LED light bulbs.

Saving water can also help you reduce energy.

A shower of less than 4 minutes will help cut your bills.

Always turn appliances off when you're not using them.

Choose energy efficient appliances - look out for labels when you purchase them.

Remember to defrost your freezer if you get a build up of ice to keep it running efficiently.

Wash your clothes at 30 and wait until you have a full load.

Always maintain your boiler with regular servicing to ensure everything is running efficiently.

Installing energy efficient boilers when it's time for a new one can result in huge energy savings.

Bleed your radiators to make sure they are working efficiently.

You can also install foil panels for under ten pounds.

It's as simple as that.

Find out more about saving energy at home, including how you can get support to install renewable energy technology in your home.