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A room-by-room guide to becoming more energy efficient, helping your household save energy and enjoy #SmarterLiving with Electric Ireland. Check out our tips below.

Become energy efficient and enjoy #SmarterLiving with Electric Ireland

Bathroom

• Only use the ventilation fan when needed and turn it off after use. Leaving it on for hours will only increase your electricity bill.
• Switch out baths with showers: A shower typically uses 80% less energy compared to a full bath.
• Don’t leave the hot tap running: Why not put a plug in the sink and use only the water you need so you avoid money going down the drain!

Living room

• Switching your TV off at the plug every night – leaving your TV on when you’re not watching can use 20% of your household energy.
• Don't let your curtains cover your radiators! They will absorb the heat and stop it from circulating around the room, making your heating bills more expensive.
• Turn lamps or lights off when leaving the room to control consumption and use dimmer lights where you can.
• Cover any unused chimneys to keep the heat in and the draught out.

Bedroom

• Unplug that charger: Don’t charge your phone overnight even though it’s tempting, as this can consume a substantial amount of unnecessary energy.
• Turn off your electric blanket: If using electric blankets, heat for a short period of time before getting into bed and then turn it off at the plug.
• Invest in seasonal bedding: Using a thick and cosy duvet in winter will make you less reliant on your central heating.
• Turning your thermostat down by just 1 degree while you’re warm and cosy in bed could help you save up to £60 per year.
• Add a rug: If you don’t have carpet, a rug can act as a simple and cost-effective form of floor insulation, blocking draughts and keeping the space warm.

Kitchen

• Use the right size pot for what you’re cooking; using a big pot for a small amount of food will take longer to heat up.
• Use lids on pots This contains the heat and speeds up the cooking process.
• Turn off the rings when the food is almost cooked, and the residual heat will finish the job.
• Microwaves use less energy than the oven so ‘ping’ cook when you can.
• Check the energy rating when buying a new appliance. We’d recommend spending a little more upfront on an A+++ rated appliance to save on electricity bills over time.