How to use less electricityWhy save electricity?
Burning fossil fuels to produce electricity releases carbon emissions, which in turn are linked to climate change.
Using less electricity will mean fewer damaging emissions are created each time you turn on a light, boil your kettle or charge your mobile phone.
The great news is that saving electricity will reduce your electricity bills, and as these costs are expected to rise by up to 17% in 2008 alone, there’s never been a better incentive to save electricity.
Start saving electricity
There’s lots you can do to start saving energy. As well as the household tips listed in this report, you can also invest in more energy-efficient household goods. If you want to go straight to the heart of the problem, consider generating your own electricity or switching to a green electricity tariff.
But it’s not all about grand gestures. Smaller changes, such as unplugging your mobile phone charger once the gadget is charged, may only save a few pence from your electricity bill, but can have a huge impact on the environment if we all get in the habit of doing it.
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