Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the dining room to save money and reduce CO2 emissions.
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-No Cost Tips |
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- Low Cost Tips |
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- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips |
| Lighting |
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Switch off lights when the dining room Is empty |
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A hundred watt light bulb switched on for one hour
every day costs around £1 a quarter to run.
A low energy bulb switched on for one hour a day costs around 20p a quarter to run |
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Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones |
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There are now plenty of types available in low energy format
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| Television |
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Switch it off when not in use |
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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
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| Mobile Phone Chargers |
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Don't leave them switched on when not in use |
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If possible run the charger(s) overnight to take advantage of cheap rate electricity BUT remember to use a timeswitch as they only take 2 to 3 hours to charge. |
