Energy Efficiency
It’s time to switch off. Such a simple thing
to do but makes such a difference; the average house in this
country has 12 items on standby and not only is this contributing
to climate change, it’s wasting money too.
See Top
Tips for Going Green.
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Turn Off….
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Carbon Saving
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Cash Saving This Year
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Television standby
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20kg
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£3.70
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Stereo standby
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66kg
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£12
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DVD player standby
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44kg
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£8
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Computer standby
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9kg
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£1.70
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Lights you don’t need
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370kg
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£55
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Phone charger
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10.5kg
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£1.90
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Carbon saved
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519.5kg
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Cash saved
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£82.30
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Source: Stop
Climate Chaos October 2006
There are other energy efficiency measures you
can take to make an even bigger difference, from increasing the
insulation in your house to using low energy lightbulbs. Reducing
energy demand from buildings is so easy and Building Regulations
for new development will ensure that there is a significant
decrease in the energy wasted through heat loss from roofs, walls
and floors.
If you’re shopping for new electrical
appliances, a quick and easy way to find the most energy efficient
products on the market is to look for the Energy Saving Recommended
logo.
Energy Savings Trust for an online
home energy check.