We all love saving money where we can, but sometimes we don’t realise how easy it can be!
By keeping an eye on the energy you’re using around the home, you can save pounds and pennies, all of which really add up over the year. And when it comes to the kitchen in particular, there are lots of savings to be had!
Check out some of our super easy, energy-reducing hacks that’ll make a big difference to your expenses.
Only boil the water you need in the kettle
Sometimes we mindlessly fill the kettle with way more water than we need when we’re making a cup of tea, but only boiling the water that you actually need will help you save more energy than you’d expect!
Put in the elbow grease
Get stuck into your recipes and put your utensils to good use by beating, whisking and mixing things by hand, rather than using an electric appliance. Plus, all that hard work will build up quite the appetite!
Try a slow cooker
Slow cookers are an energy-savvy way of cooking delicious meals as they use little electricity. Better yet, the longer process of cooking gives plenty of time for incredible flavours to develop in stews, curries, and tagines.
Wash your clothes on a lower setting
Lots of us keep our washing machine in the kitchen. Use a lower setting on each run to reduce the amount of energy you use. More often than not, a 30-degree wash is good enough to restore the freshness and cleanliness to your clothes without drumming up your energy.
Use your microwave
When it comes to convenience cooking, you can’t beat a microwave – and even better, it uses significantly less energy than an oven. Microwaves use electromagnetic radiation to heat up your food quickly and thoroughly, and they don’t require time to pre-heat either.
Keep an eye on your smart meter
Smart meters are available from your energy supplier at no extra cost and come with a handy in-home display, which shows your energy spending in near-real time so you can keep tabs on the pounds and the pennies. So, whether you’re boiling the kettle for a cuppa, heating up dinner for the family, or running the washing machine, you can stay on top of what you’re using and make sure you don’t overspend and stay in budget.
Join the energy revolution and contact your energy supplier to request a smart meter. For more information visit smartenergygb.org