Energy Saving Measures

• Electrical Appliances
  
  

  • Encourage guests / visitors and staff to turn off appliances when not in use

  • Make sure door seals on existing fridges and freezers are a tight fit

  • When replacing equipment purchase energy efficient appliances with an energy eco-label rating of A or B

  • Use Motor controllers (such as Save-a-plug) that reduce the energy consumption of fridges, and freezers by approximately 20% by regulating the amount of electricity going to the motor

  • Place small kettles (1000W) in bedrooms

  • Replace hot air dryers in WCs with washable towels /roller towels

    
    
    

• Lighting
  
  

  • Use low energy (<25W) lighting

  • Use dimmer switches

  • Use timers to control lighting

  • Use reflector units in lighting

  • Use occupancy or light sensitive switches
    
    
    

• Space Heating
  
  

  • Fit secondary or double glazing

  • Fit self closing devices to exterior doors and make sure doors are draught-sealed

  • Ensure loft insulation is at least 200 mm thick

  • Use an external optimiser to control the heating system

  • Use thermostatic valves on radiators

  • Use timers to control the heating systems in different areas based on usage

  • Use zoned thermostats to control the temperature in different areas based on usage

  • Use a heat recovery unit to recover heat from ventilation extraction
    
    
    

• Hot Water Heating
  
  

  • Use a high efficiency boiler

  • Use instant hot water systems

  • Ensure insulation on the hot water tank is at least 50mm thick

  • Use solar panels to heat water

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