10 FREE ENERGY SAVING TIPS                                                                    

1. Close curtains and blinds at dusk and tuck behind the radiators

2. Check your room temperature - reducing your temperature by just 1°C could cut 10% off your heating bill.

3. Turn off lights when you leave a room

4. Don't leave appliances on standby

5. Just boil enough water in the kettle for your needs

6. Put lids on saucepans and turn down the heat.

7. Use a microwave for cooking small items.

8. Only use a washing machine when it's full or use economy setting

9. Take a shower not a bath, a shower only uses 40% of the hot water needed for a bath

10. Insulate. Ring the Derbyshire Dales Energy Advice Centre on 01629 761304 to find out if you could be eligible for a grant towards insulation measures, or click on this link to find the latest scheme sheet.