There are lots of simple ways to do save energy which don’t require such a big change or cash injection as a wind turbine or photo voltaics on the roof. Small changes around your home can make dramatic savings on your electricity bill, and help you to do your bit for the environment.
Installing an energy saving monitor will help you see where the biggest waste in your home is. It is really easy to put in and most have a seperate real time monitor so you can simply turn appliances on and off and immediately see the savings or wastage for each. There are a few out there, so have a look into which is best for you.
Did you know…when plugged in overnight, a charger keeps pumping your phone with energy, even when it is fully charged? Even when your phone isn’t attached, if it is plugged in, your charger uses electrici
ty, increasing your bill prices by the minute!The answer? Solar powered chargers. They use the power of the sun to charge your phone, saving you money off your electricity bills, and dont need bright sunshine, so work at any time of year. And you dont need to be near a plug to top up that battery. Which to get?
The Solio: James Bond gadget of the eco-world. This cool and brilliant solar powered charger uses three solar panels to harness the sun's natural energy. So versatile, the Solio universal charger can be used to power your i-pod, phone, digital camera, blackberry or other PDA's.
The Freeloader: A more compact version also comes with a wide range of phone and gadget tips, and at just £29.95 will make the ideas eco Christmas gift. The experts at SmartPlanet rated this top in their reviews of all the different solar chargers on the market.
We know to turn off lights as we leave a room, and to replace our standard bulbs with energy savers… but we can also go that step further, and reduce our carbon footprint even more by using LED lighting; with a lifespan over 50 times longer, using a fraction of the power of its energy hungry alternative, Light Emitting Diodes last up to 50,000 hours. This versatile technology can be used in all types of lighting from fairy lights to desk lamps.
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