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Ordinary bulbs 25W 40W 60W 100W Energy saving bulb equivalent 6W 8 - 11W 13 - 18W 20 - 25W ● ● ● Energy efficient versions of light fittings can also be bought. In some cases - such as outdoor lamps - these can contribute to substantial savings on bills as they only allow the use of lower wattage bulbs. Because they use just a quarter of the energy of traditional lightbulbs to create an equivalent amount of light, energy-saving bulbs come in much lower wattages. But be warned. There are cheaper ‘economy’ bulbs out there that say they are energy efficient but may not do as good a job for you. And so to make sure you choose a good quality energy efficient bulb or light fitting, look for the Energy Efficiency Recommended logo when you come to buy. Further information on lighting, domestic appliances, boilers, and draught proofing ● Energy Efficiency Advice Centre: You can get free, impartial advice on all aspects of energy use in your home by contacting your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (EEAC) on 020 8683 6655. EEACs can point you towards the energy wasters in your home, give tips and advice on how to cut this wastage, refer you to an Energy Efficiency Installer and tell you about grants and offers available in your area if you want to take action. ● DIY Home Energy Check: If you want to save maximum energy at minimum cost then simply complete a DIY Home Energy Check questionnaire, which you can obtain during office hours from your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre. If you like, they can talk you through the questionnaire or even complete it for you. Once completed, you will get a free evaluation of the energy efficiency of your home with a guide to which products will gain the maximum savings when installed. ● Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association (HVCA) Tel: 020 7313 4900 email contact@hvca.org.uk ● Boiler and Radiators Manufacturers Assn Ltd. (BARMA) Tel: 0141 332 5788 Appliances Unfortunately not all appliances use the same energy to do the same job. And so if you are running old appliances in the kitchen, which will not be as efficient as their modern replacements, you will probably be paying way over the odds when it comes to energy bills. Energy efficient models use less power and cost less to run. And because they need less energy, they are responsible for fewer greenhouse gas emissions back at the power station. Although some of these energy efficient appliances cost a little more than their inefficient alternatives, they will all save you money on your energy bills and are better value in the long run. “A” rated models are the most efficient, and “E” rated the least. The more efficient ones usually cost a little more, but will usually easily save their extra purchase price over their lifetime, particularly as electricity prices rise. Look out for the Energy Efficiency Recommended logo and the EU Energy Label. Both will point you in the right direction when you are shopping for the most energy efficient appliance on the market. Lighting Cost of energy saving bulb Cost of regular bulb Energy saving bulb savings (over regular bulb) Costs recovered £5 (approx) 50p (approx) £10 per year, £68 over a typical lifetime (including cost of bulb) 6 months 34 HOUSEHOLDERS GUIDE
Most appliances are rated on a scale of A-G, with A being the most efficient and G being the least. This shows how much energy is being used under standard conditions. Laundry and dishwashing labels also have performance ratings from A-G. Water consumption and other figures are displayed here. The lower the number displayed in the last section means you can use this to choose quieter models. European Energy Labels help you choose more efficient products and save money. Shops, mail-order catalogues and manufacturers must display the labels on all new domestic fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers, washing machines, electric tumble dryers, combined washer-dryers, dishwashers and light-bulbs. Labels for different products contain different pieces of information. HOUSEHOLDERS GUIDE 35
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