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Article: Prepare for a cleaner, greener summer; While many of us will use this time of year to give our home a good old spring clean - why not do the same for your energy habits? Today we get some tips from the Energy Saving Trust at Billingham on how to cut carbon dioxide emission in the home and get in shape for a cleaner, greener summer.
- Article from:
- Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
- Article date:
- April 23, 2009
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Get light and warmth for less Let the sunshine in - cleaning windows and pulling back curtains during the day will help you take in more natural light and warmth from the sun.
When you do need the lights on, save money by installing energy saving light bulbs.
Adjust your heating controls - make sure your central heating is set for warmer weather, or switch it off all together.
Give your loft a makeover - clear out those dusty old boxes and add loft insulation instead.
It could save you around pounds 205 per year if there isn't any loft ...