IT’S COOL TO BE A LITTLE WARMER!
Once you’ve adjusted your AC to the temperature you want, turn it back up just 2-3 degrees. You’ll hardly know the difference, but it will make a difference to your consumption. Also remember to turn it off when you leave your home. That 2 degree difference can save you around AED 245* a year!
FEEL THE POWER OF THE SHOWER!
Heating water takes energy so take a quick shower as it uses around three times less water than a hot bath. And as well as saving energy, showering also saves you time. This could save you a massive AED 570* a year!
BE BRIGHT! SAVE MONEY!
Energy saving lightbulbs are much more efficient than the traditional version and last up to 10 times longer. Next time you need to replace a bulb, take the energy saving option. You can save a very worthwhile AED 806* by making this switch.
TURN OFF YOUR WATER HEATER!
Most heaters only take 20 minutes to heat enough water for a shower, so get into the simple habit of switching it off when you do not need it.
HANG IT ALL!
We have plenty of sun and warmth here, so use it to dry your clothes instead of the tumble dryer. A large laundry frame only costs a few dirhams.
GET YOUR RATINGS RIGHT!
Most kitchen appliances these days have an energy-efficiency rating. If you’re buying one, choose the one that’s the most energy efficient and ask the supplier if they have this information.
GOING OUT? TURN IT OFF!
Get into the simple habit of switching lights off whenever you leave a room. And remember to do it at work too!
DON’T MAKE THAT HOT WASH SO HOT!
Where possible, run your machine at 30° C cycle. It will save energy and the results will be just as good.
DON’T MAKE THAT HOT WASH SO HOT!
Where possible, run your machine at 30° C cycle. It will save energy and the results will be just as good.
DON’T STAND BY, SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG!
If you leave your TV or computer on standby overnight, it uses almost as much electricity as it does when it’s switched on. Remember to turn it off and unplug!
FILL THE CUP, NOT THE KETTLE!
If you’re only making one or two hot drinks, only boil that amount of water in the kettle.
SAY NO TO EXPENSIVE EXTENSIONS!
If you have an extension lead connected to a wall point and it’s switched on, you’re needless wasting power. Switch off and – better still – unplug it!
NEED A REGULAR DEFROST
Freezers – especially large chest freezers – need a regularly defrost to work efficiently. When was the last time you defrosted yours?
