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A room-by-room guide to becoming more energy efficient, helping your household save energy and enjoy #SmarterLiving with Electric Ireland. Check out our tips below.

Only use the ventilation fan when needed and turn it off after use. Leaving it on for hours will only increase your electricity bill.
Switch out baths with showers: A shower typically uses 80% less energy compared to a full bath.
Don’t leave the hot tap running: Why not put a plug in the sink and use only the water you need so you avoid money going down the drain!

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Switching your TV off at the plug every night – leaving your TV on when you’re not watching can use 20% of your household energy.
Don't let your curtains cover your radiators! They will absorb the heat and stop it from circulating around the room, making your heating bills more expensive.
Turn lamps or lights off when leaving the room to control consumption and use dimmer lights where you can.
Cover any unused chimneys to keep the heat in and the draught out.

Unplug that charger: Don’t charge your phone overnight even though it’s tempting, as this can consume a substantial amount of unnecessary energy.
Turn off your electric blanket: If using electric blankets, heat for a short period of time before getting into bed and then turn it off at the plug.
Invest in seasonal bedding: Using a thick and cosy duvet in winter will make you less reliant on your central heating.
Turning your thermostat down by just 1 degree while you’re warm and cosy in bed could help you save up to £60 per year.
Add a rug: If you don’t have carpet, a rug can act as a simple and cost-effective form of floor insulation, blocking draughts and keeping the space warm.

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Use the right size pot for what you’re cooking; using a big pot for a small amount of food will take longer to heat up.
Use lids on pots This contains the heat and speeds up the cooking process.
Turn off the rings when the food is almost cooked, and the residual heat will finish the job.
Microwaves use less energy than the oven so ‘ping’ cook when you can.
Check the energy rating when buying a new appliance. We’d recommend spending a little more upfront on an A+++ rated appliance to save on electricity bills over time.