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Energy saving tips

Top ten energy saving tips:
Charter Mark - Customer Service Excellence
  1. Turn your central heating thermostat down one degree centigrade 
  2. Only boil the water you need - not a full kettle
  3. Put lids on pans when cooking
  4. Turn off lights when leaving a room
  5. Close the fridge door straight away don’t wait until you come back with the
    bottle of milk.
  6. Dry your washing outside on the line
  7. Use 'A' rated Light Bulbs wherever possible
  8. Make sure your hot water tank is insulated
  9. Insulate your hot water pipes
  10. Always buy 'A' rated white goods 

Contact details

South Derbyshire District Council
Energy Officer
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AH

Tel: 01283 595974
Online: contact form
email: energy@south-derbys.gov.uk

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