'Buildings and Energy' pledges... and why?

There are lots of small changes you can make around the home that can save you a noticeable amount of money on your bills, as well as reduce your energy consumption and your impact on climate change. 

Make a pledge to put a lid on your pots and pans when cooking- It takes half the time to heat a pan of water to boiling point with the lid on.

Make a pledge to wash your clothes at 30c - Washing your clothes at 30C, will save you money and is cuts CO2 emissions.

Make a pledge to take shorter showers - Taking shorter showers can reduce your homes carbon footprint.

Make a pledge to swap to energy-saving lightbulbs - Energy saving light bulbs use less energy and reduce the carbon footprint of your home.

Make a pledge to turn off and unplug appliances instead of leaving them on standby - Want to save £40 on your electricity bill?

Make a pledge to turn down your heating, even by 1C to help - 19% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions  come from warming up the places we live and work.

Make a pledge to turn down the heat in your home- Reducing your heating by 1C can result in a £150 saving per year for the typical home.

Make a pledge to hang washing out to dry instead of tumble drying- Drying laundry on the washing line instead of tumble drying can save 90kg of carbon per household per year. Plus, you'll save money!