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With energy prices soaring and temperatures plummeting this winter, now is the perfect time to wise up on the most cost effective changes you could be making within the home.<\/p>\nWith energy prices soaring and temperatures plummeting this winter, now is the perfect time to wise up on the most cost effective changes you could be making within the home.<\/p>\n
VPhase has compiled the following Top Ten Money & Energy Saving Tips to help your home, your pocket and the environment in 2011:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Domestic Voltage Optimisation<\/strong> The unit costs approximately \u00c2\u00a3250 when installed by a qualified electrician and sits next to your fuse box. It’s simply a matter of fit, forget and save instantly! To see how much you can save visit theVPhase website.<\/p>\n 2. Energy Saving Light Bulbs<\/strong> 3. Briquette Maker<\/strong> 4. Upgrade Home Appliances<\/strong> 5. Turn Down Your Thermostat<\/strong> 6. Generate Your Own Electricity<\/strong> 7. Switch Off<\/strong> 8. Home Insulation<\/strong> 9. Plug In Energy Meter<\/strong> 10. Replace Your Boiler<\/strong> For more information about energy saving products please visit the VPhase website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With energy prices soaring and temperatures plummeting this winter, now is the perfect time to wise up on the most cost effective changes you could be making within the home. VPhase has compiled the following Top Ten Money & Energy Saving Tips to help your home, your pocket and the environment in 2011: 1. Domestic Voltage Optimisation Save energy, CO2 and around 10% off your electricity bills, by installing a VPhase voltage optimisation device. The unit costs approximately \u00c2\u00a3250 when installed by a qualified electrician and sits next to your fuse box. It’s simply a matter of fit, forget and … Continue reading
\nSave energy, CO2 and around 10% off your electricity bills, by installing a VPhase voltage optimisation device.<\/p>\n
\nEnergy saving light bulbs use 80% less electricity than traditional bulbs and last 10 times as long; by swapping all the light bulbs in your home you could save around \u00c2\u00a337 per year.<\/p>\n
\nRecycle unwanted packaging and paper and turn it into a natural and effective alternative to charcoal.<\/p>\n
\nHome appliances account for a significant chunk of your household CO2 emissions, so treat yourself by upgrading to Energy Saving Trust recommended home appliances.<\/p>\n
\nTurning your thermostat down by just 1\u00c2\u00b0C could save you around \u00c2\u00a355 a year.<\/p>\n
\nInvesting in renewable energy technologies like solar panels, will not only help reduce your CO2 emissions but will also be an added financial benefit for the coming year. Renewable energy technologies are a great investment – especially with government feed-in tariffs now in place.<\/p>\n
\nLeaving appliances plugged in and switched on at the socket means they are still using energy.<\/p>\n
\nDid you know around half of heat lost in a typical home is through the walls? Cavity-wall and loft insulation can save you money and make your home warmer and more comfortable.<\/p>\n
\nBe more aware of how much energy your various electrical appliances consume with an energy meter. You can also check the overall incoming voltage level to your property.<\/p>\n
\nSave up to \u00c2\u00a3225 a year on your heating bills, by replacing an old G-rated boiler with an A-rated condensing boiler.<\/p>\n