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Give yourself an Energy Boost April 21, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — Flo @ 3:17 pm

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Did you know that lowering the temperature of your thermostat by 1′C can reduce your energy bill by 10%? For all your energy facts:

www.energyfuture.org.uk

The cost of energy has almost doubled since 2002. To find out if you are eligible for grants or special offers go to:

www.direct.gov.uk

www.homeheathelpline.org

Our homes produce even more CO2 emmissions than our cars. For information on energy efficiency, insulation and renewable energy options (including grants):

www.est.org.uk/myhome/gid

Credit crunch energy saving. To get the best deals on gas and electricity:

http://www.energy-retail.org.uk

Problems or disputes with your energy supplier?

www.energy-ombudsman.org.uk

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/

www.ofgem.gov.uk

And finally… did you know energy-efficient light bulbs last about 12 times longer than ordinary bulbs, and consume about 1/5 of the energy? There are some better loooking energy-efficient bulbs out there now:

http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/category/5/energy-savers/

http://www.nigelsecostore.com/acatalog/daylight-bulbs.html?adnetwork=wg

 

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