Lifestyle
Emissions from lighting and heating account for an average of 25% of the UK's total carbon emissions.
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Energy efficiency made easy
Follow this simple advice from the Dorset Energy Advice Centre and save money while you reduce your carbon emissions.
- Close your curtains at dusk
- Use the right size pan on the right sized hob burner and use lids
- Don't leave electrical items on standby
- Turn off lights when you leave a room
- Fill the kettle with the correct amount of water you need
- Turn your heating down by 1 degree
- Use low energy bulbs in every light
For lots more energy saving information click here
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