Good practice
Helping you save energy
“Buildings are responsible for 30% of the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Most Creda heating appliances come complete with
1Turning your thermostat down by just 1OC could cut your heating bills by up to 10%.
2Is your water too hot?
Your cylinder thermostat should be set at 60OC / 140OC.
3Close curtains or blinds at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows.
4Always turn off the lights when you leave a room. Or even better, switch to energy saving light bulbs. They save up to ten times their price over their lifetime.
5Don’t leave electronic items on standby or on charge unnecessarily. Standby can use as much as 60% of the electricity used when it is
fully switched on.
6Use your washing machine, dishwasher and tumbledryer on
7Only boil the amount of water you need for one cup of tea, rather than half a kettle full.
8Set the appropriate temperature on your heaters for the room they are in. In a spare room, for example, leave the thermostat on a lower setting.
9Make sure your
10Use a lid on saucepans and save energy and money with every meal.
11Stop your heating bill going through the roof. Fitting 250mm of loft insulation can save £100.
12Nearly 25% of heat loss can occur through poorly insulated frames and single glazing. If you can’t afford to double glaze all your windows, go for the room you heat the most.
13Defrost fridges and freezers regularly to keep them running efficiently and ensure the elements to the rear are off the wall so they can work efficiently.
Don’t leave the door open longer than necessary. Don't put hot or warm food straight into the fridge - let it cool down first.
14Use Creda heaters fitted with timers to turn the heating on only when you need it and automatically switch it off when you don’t. Creda products used in conjunction with control options should be put in setback mode to save energy.
15Use a shower if you have one - save time, money and water. Visit www.redring.co.uk.
16A dripping hot water tap wastes energy and in one week wastes enough hot water to fill half a bath.
17Hot water solar thermal collectors are becoming very popular for free hot water. Visit www.redring.co.uk.
18Generate your own electricity. A modern micro
Energy efficiency tips in the workplace
Many of the items listed above will be relevant to the workplace but there are certain areas which need specific attention:
1Fit PIR sensors to lighting so it only comes on when people are in the area. And make the most of natural light - it's free and won’t damage the environment.
2Have an energy efficiency champion in each department who makes sure printers and photocopies are all turned off at night and at weekends - you’ll be amazed at the savings made.
3Make sure staff switch their monitors off at weekends and during holidays. On average, offices waste £6,000 each year by leaving equipment on over weekends and bank holidays.
4If you have a working environment that entails keeping draughty doors open all the time, or sees regular opening and closing of doors, invest in a Creda air curtain which works like an invisible barrier and keeps draughty cold air out and warm air in.
Renewable energy
The best way to save energy is to use renewable energy, derived from inexhaustible sources such as the wind and sun, which can provide an economical and sustainable heating solution.
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