From Guest Blogger Susan: Energy Saving Sustainability Tips and Guidelines

High energy bills are only one side of wasting electricity, the other side of the coin being an increased carbon footprint and thus affecting the environment in the long run. Prices for utilities are likely to go up as time goes by, so you would do well to adapt accordingly with some smart approaches to the subject. The following tips will give you the knowledge you need:

You should buy a halogen oven if you want to get your roasting done quickly and efficiently. It can get a chicken done in about half an hour, using less electricity than a conventional, wasteful electric oven. If you combine the lower power consumption with the faster cooking time you will have a nice lowering of your overall bills.

You should focus on blocking your chimney as well if you’re not using it. The draught of a chimney can end up costing you quite a bit each year. If you do use it from time to time, then you can use an inflatable chimney balloon. If you’re not using it at all, then you can instead cap it off completely to avoid the loss of energy. You can also use a transparent perspex fireplace shield which lets you see the fireplace, but has to be removed when you light a fire.

You can also work on installing a voltage optimisation device, as it will lower the power consumption of your home. Your appliances will need a certain amount of energy, but the device will work on regulating the amount. You will need to have it installed by a professional electrician if you want to make it run right. One thing you need to keep in mind is that it won’t work with some appliances, such as water heaters, showers and ovens, but it will work pretty well with others. Washing machines, lighting, electronics, dishwashers and dryers will work well, with even better optimisation for freezers and refrigerators.

You should get a better shower, as most of the modern showers using a high-powered water jet can waste a huge amount of water in no time at all. You should instead look for a more energy-efficient alternative such as economy shower heads and aerators that reduce the amount of water. This will allow you to take that nice, warm shower and wash your hands but at a much smaller cost to your wallet. You will save on both water and electricity as you install such options.

You can also focus on cavity wall insulation up, as a lot of heat can be lost right through the walls of your home with faulty insulation. If you do the right thing and address the issue, you will save a great deal of money on heating bills each year. A time-consuming, but absolutely necessary step in improving your home and gearing it toward sustainability. With the proper insulation you will have a lot less to worry about come winter. Paddington Waste Removal is always at your service. They recycle and reuse the items after they’ve been taken away, because they do care about the environment.