Saving Electricity In The Dining Room

Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the dining room to save money and reduce CO2 emissions.

-No Cost Tips

- Low Cost Tips

- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips

 

Lighting		Switch off lights when the room Is empty
		A hundred watt light bulb switched on for one hour every day costs over £1 a quarter to run. A low energy bulb switched on for one hour a day costs around 20p a quarter to run.
		Make sure floor and table lamps are in the corner of the room
		Lamps in a corner are more effective because the light reflects from the walls
		Turn off the main lighting if watching television, use a small low wattage table light instead.
		This also means that viewing is better with less light reflected off the television screen
		Make sure curtains and blinds are fully drawn back/open
		To maximise natural light
		Use light coloured shades on lights
		Dark shades cut down the amount of light from bulbs
		If the dining room is bightly lit try lower power bulbs
		Often the lighting in rooms is brighter than needed
		Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones
		There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
		Use light colours when redecorating rooms
		Light coloured rooms require less power to light them. This works especially well in north facing rooms or rooms with small windows.
		Split control of lights where there are more than one in a room
		f a room has more than one light (in different positions) have them rewired to enable them to be controlled separately
		Replace light fittings where there are no suitable energy efficient bulbs available
		Obvious targets for this are multiple spot lamp fittings typically found in kitchens.
Television		Switch it off at the socket when not in use
		A television left on for two hours a day can cost between £1 and £6 a quarter to run depending on the age and size
Mobile Phone Chargers		Don't leave them switched on when not in use
		If possible run the charger(s) overnight to take advantage of cheap rate electricity BUT remember to use a time switch as they only take 2 to 3 hours to charge.