{"id":8965,"date":"2019-09-30T13:05:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T13:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?p=8965"},"modified":"2019-09-26T14:56:29","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T14:56:29","slug":"saving-energy-saving-the-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2019\/09\/30\/saving-energy-saving-the-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving energy, saving the planet!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-attachment-id=\"8966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2019\/09\/30\/saving-energy-saving-the-planet\/switch\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/09\/Switch.png?fit=224%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"224,225\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Switch\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/09\/Switch.png?fit=224%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/09\/Switch.png?fit=224%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8966 alignright\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/09\/Switch-150x150.png\" alt=\"Switch\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/09\/Switch.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2019\/09\/Switch.png?w=224&amp;ssl=1 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>If you\u2019re living in private rented accommodation this year, you may well find yourself paying for gas, electricity and water bills for the first time. This can eat into your finances, so here are some tips to keep your costs down:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Saving energy<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Landlords are only legally allowed to rent out buildings which achieve at least an \u2018E\u2019 rating Energy Performance Certificate (A being most efficient, G being least efficient). <strong>Ask your landlord<\/strong> for a copy of the EPC to check they are complying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switch off!<\/strong> The easiest and most obvious way to save energy is by not leaving stuff on you aren\u2019t using \u2013 whether that\u2019s lights, TV, computers or chargers \u2013 it\u2019s the simplest way of saving money. And nag your housemates to do the same!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control your heating!<\/strong> Turning your heating down 1\u02daC can save 8% on your energy usage. Understand how your heating is controlled and agree with your housemates when the heating needs to run. It is usually cheaper to turn the heating off than leaving it running on low (but if you\u2019re away for a while in cold weather, it\u2019s recommended to have it running on low to ensure your pipes don\u2019t freeze!)<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your <strong>hot water is set at 60\u02daC<\/strong> \u2013 this should not be set any lower due to health\/hygiene reasons, but higher temperatures will waste energy.<\/li>\n<li>Check if you can <strong>control your hot water<\/strong> separately \u2013 and if you can, set it for a few hours each morning and evening. A good guide is 30 mins per person in the morning and again in the evening (but this will depend on our system and might take a bit of trial and error!)<\/li>\n<li>Check your <strong>light bulbs are LED<\/strong> \u2013 which are usually much more efficient than other alternatives \u2013 and 5W \u2013 6W bulbs usually give plenty of light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook together<\/strong>, and then wash up together!<\/li>\n<li>Only <strong>boil the water you need<\/strong>. Kettles are very energy hungry and boiling too much water unnecessary can waste a lot of energy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use your washing machine efficiently<\/strong> \u2013 avoid half loads, wash at 30\u02daC and dry your clothes naturally if possible!<\/li>\n<li>Check how much <strong>insulation is in your loft<\/strong> and speak to your landlord if it is lacking. 27cm of insulation is the recommended standard for houses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Saving water<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Showers are often thought to save water compared to baths, but that really depends on how long you run them and whether they are power showers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shower<\/strong> for no more than 5 minutes \u2013 use a <strong>timer<\/strong>!!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t leave taps running<\/strong> unnecessarily, for example when brushing your teeth<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t run your <strong>washing machine<\/strong> until you have a <strong>full load<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash up together<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Maximising your contract<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Utility bills seem designed to confuse! Here\u2019s a few tips to keep costs in check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take a meter reading<\/strong> the day you move in and the day you move out (with photos!) \u2013 otherwise you may end up paying someone else\u2019s bills!<\/li>\n<li>Suppliers often estimate your readings. <strong>Take a reading<\/strong> every time you get a bill and submit it to your supplier, so you only pay for what you\u2019ve actually used.<\/li>\n<li>Suppliers are keen to install \u2018<strong>smart meters<\/strong>\u2019 which allow them to read meters remotely. This is usually free, but it is recommended you speak to your landlord before doing this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shop around<\/strong> \u2013 some suppliers charge more than others (try a comparison website such as U Switch) \u2013 but be careful to check if there is a minimum length of contract. Suppliers often offer discounts for paying by direct debit and for \u2018dual fuel\u2019 supplies covering electricity and gas together.<\/li>\n<li>Consider paying a <strong>fixed monthly amount<\/strong> and create a monthly kitty for your household. Consider using a bill splitting app!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just a few ideas to help keep your costs down, and of course, saving energy will also help to reduce your carbon footprint and do your bit towards saving the planet!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re living in private rented accommodation this year, you may well find yourself paying for gas, electricity and water bills for the first time. 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