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Think Energy’s ‘100 Ways to Save Energy at Home guide’ has top tips to suit any home or budget
Download: ‘100 Ways to Save Energy at Home‘
Lower your bills
Think you can’t save money without getting the builders in? Think again. By making simple changes to your daily routine and investing in energy-efficient appliances, you could reduce your energy usage by up to 20%. If you are in a position to invest in energy upgrades like insulation and new windows, your bills could be even lower.
A healthier, cosier home
Making simple changes to stop energy escaping from your home can have a number of health benefits. By adjusting your heating controls, sealing up draughts and managing your ventilation, you can enjoy a warmer, more comfortable home, improve indoor air quality and reduce the risk of damp and mould. Other energy upgrades can even help to reduce noise pollution and make your home a more peaceful and relaxing place to be.
Fight climate change
It’s easy to feel as though our own day-to-day efforts won’t have much of an impact in terms of combatting climate change. But in truth, collective action has the potential to bring about big changes. For example, if every household reduced its emissions by 10%, that would be the equivalent of taking 385,000 cars off the road*.
Whether you own, rent or share your home — every change will make a difference.
*Source: Codema calculations based on SEAI data, 2021.
What uses most energy?
In the average Irish home** the vast majority of energy (81%) is used by central heating and hot water. It’s here that you’ll have the best chance of making big savings. You can also make savings on the energy used by your home appliances, laundry, lighting and cooking.
**Source: SEAI, 2021
Where to start?
It makes sense to start with the simple changes that will give you the biggest savings. The guide is broken down into five sections, looking at the different ways energy is used in your home; heating, hot water, appliances, lighting and cooking.
Look for our Top Tips for the quickest ways to save energy without spending a penny.
In each section, tips are listed in order of cost; from FREE, low cost, medium cost to high cost. Although you might think you need to spend a lot to save a lot, in many cases, the FREE tips are also the most effective. If you’re in a position to make bigger changes, there might be grants available.
Download your FREE copy today: ‘100 Ways to Save Energy at Home‘