We’re well into the new year now, and if one of your resolutions was to be more energy efficient (perhaps inspired by our blog 19 Energy Efficient New Years’ Resolutions for a Glowing 2019 ) then don’t be one of the 43% of Brits whose resolutions don’t even last the month and make life easier for yourself by investing in one of these energy efficient products for a sustainable 2019!
1. LED Lightbulbs
We’ve said it once, we’ve surely said it a thousand times: LED lightbulbs are sure way to save energy and money in your home. Since this is perhaps the most readily accessible energy efficient product on the market, switching your bulbs could be your easiest way to a sustainable 2019!
2. Water-saving shower heads
Energy efficient shower heads control the flow and pattern of water while restricting the volume of the flow, and can make a huge difference to your water usage depending on the make and model you choose. They are also extremely affordable, averaging around £20-30. However they are general not suitable for electric showers, as these are usually already water efficient.
3. Tap aerators
Tap aerators are small attachments that aerate the flow of water from your tap, meaning that you use less water. They are particularly beneficial for those with old taps, where a typical run of 15 litres per minute can be reduced to 6 litres per minute with a tap aerator.
4. Energy saving power strips
Smart power strips work with an app or via your home hub device to enable to you set timers to turn on your power strips or to switch them off remotely. Since leaving devices plugged in can cost you hundreds of pounds per year it may well pay off to invest in smart power strips if you or anyone else at home is a chronic energy waster.
5. Smart heating controls
Smart heating controls have been around for a while but they are still one of the best ways you can save energy without sacrificing your comfort. Controls such as Hive allow you to set your heating using your phone, and can also allow you to set timers as well. Some will even learn the habits of your household and anticipate your heating needs based on your previous usage.
6. Chop-Cloc
The Chop-Cloc uses a time based heating control to create more off time on your heating system, which reduces how much fuel you use without affecting your comfort. The Chop-Cloc is a great innovation for people who are at home all day and want to keep the property warm without worrying about rising heating costs.
7. Thermostatic Radiator Valves
A TRV is a valve that regulates the flow of water into the radiator, adjusting the temperature to avoid the overheating which is common with manual valves. A word of warning though: the heat of your bathroom with wreak havoc on your TRVs , don’t install one there.
8. Boiler jackets
Adding an insulating cover to your hot water tank can help save you energy and money: using a hot water cylinder jacket that is of British Standard and between 20mm and 80mm thick could save you around £20 per year, while keeping your water hotter for longer.
9. Hippo the Water Saver
Hippo the Water Saver is a water saving device that can save around 30% of a household’s water usage by reducing every flush by 3 litres.
10. Chimney Sheep
Chimney sheep are cost effective and easy to install: they can also be easily removed when you want to use your chimney. Its good to support the wool industry, and these cushions come in over 9 sizes and can be washed.
11. Radiator Reflectors
Adding radiator reflectors to the back of your radiators can ensure that you get maximum impact from their heat, reflecting up to 96% of radiator heat back in to a room. If you have five radiators on external or poor performing walls, you can save around £20 per year with radiator reflectors.
12. Secondary Glazing
Investing in an innovative secondary glazing solution can be a great step to a sustainable 2019! InvisiTherm® bespoke magnetic secondary glazing turns your single glazing into double without compromising your existing windows, and guarantees savings of at least 22.5% on your energy bill. InvisiTherm® reduces heat loss through single glazed windows by 63% and raises the temperature of unheated rooms by 5 °C.
13. Draught proofing for floors
Filler strips are becoming increasingly popular, as they allow you to effectively deal with the gaps while creating a sleek and virtually invisible look. Brands such as StopGap sit neatly between the floorboards, eradicating underfloor draughts without compromising on the look of your flooring.
14. Loft Legs
Loft Legs raise your loft boards by 175mm, avoiding insulation compression thereby saving energy.
15. Shower Timer
The average showers lasts around 8 minutes, which leaves plenty of room for improvement if you ask us! By reducing your shower time to 5 minutes you could save 35 litres of water per shower. There’s a shower timer for ever budget, from simple hourglass designs coming in at less than £2 to hi tech digital options.
16. Smart Plugs
Want to know exactly how much energy an appliance is using and turn it off from your phone or home hub? Then you need a smart plug. As well as being able to control the plug remotely, you can also set it to timers: never accidentally leave your television on ever again!
17. Plug Power Meter
Measure the power usage of your appliances and make smart decisions about your energy usage by using a plug in power meter. These meters read the energy usage of the plugged-in appliance, giving you the power to switch off your most energy guzzling items.
18. Smart charging stations
Are you guilty of leaving your phone on to charge all night? Smart charging stations automatically switch off when your device is fully charged, and most draw zero power when they are not in use.
19. Eco kettle
The Eco Kettle allows you to fill the jug to the maximum level but can boil the specific amount of water required from one to eight cups, all while looking like a typical electric jug kettle.
The Eco Kettle has been invented to specifically meet the challenge of reducing the amount of energy wasted by overfilling your kettle.
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