Energy
Brrrr! Making the most of our energy and keeping our bills down can be a tricky subject to master, but we’re here to share lots of practical things we can do to keep our homes warm and save money throughout the winter.
Every time we turn on the light, switch on a plug, or use hot water, the energy that we use comes directly from the National Grid. Whilst the UK is generating more energy from clean and renewable sources every year, lots of this energy still comes from burning fossil fuels; one of the main causes of climate change.
Here’s some advice to get you started:
Switching your lights to low energy bulbs - LED lights are a bright idea that use 85% less energy than traditional bulbs and last much longer.
Saving hot water - opt for shorter showers (aim for 4 minutes!) instead of baths, pop a pan lid on when cooking, use a washing-up bowl when doing dishes by hand and only boil enough water in the kettle for the cups of tea you’re making.
Swapping your energy supplier - power your home with wind, solar, or hydro power to make a really big difference. It can often be cheaper too, if you find a good supplier.
Ready to tap in? Make your energy go further than ever with our energy saving resources:
Check out our energy related projects:
Check out our low energy cooking leaflet!
Take a look at our energy saving poster with Withington Assist
Good to know! Here’s some other energy resources:
Take a look at the Energy Saving Trust’s solar panel calculator to get an idea of how much you could save by installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at home: Use the calculator
Thinking of going solar? Bee Net Zero has plenty of advice on the topic: Bee Net Zero's Rooftop Revolution
Green Economy’s marketplace is an online directory of installers, suppliers and solution providers to help you make informed decisions when sourcing local suppliers for net zero projects or businesses: Green Economy | Marketplace: Find green products & services
A useful guide to reducing the carbon footprint of places of worship, developed by The Tyndall Centre for Climate Research, one of In Our Nature’s partners: Environmental Stewardship in Places of Worship: A Guide to Reducing our Carbon Footprint. For additional guidance see @climateandworship | Linktree
