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25% of heating can be lost through the roof each year, and while many householders have some insulation, it’s estimated that more than six millions homes in the UK have less than 7.5cm of insulation in their loft, which is inadequate. Proper insulation can save £30 a year and 260kg of CO2


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Solar Power. Our solar panels and roof tiles are specially designed to interlock with one another, without the need for further flashings or waterproofing.


So now you can integrate solar water heating and PV electricity on the same roof with a more aesthetically pleasing finish than traditional bolt on systems which can compromise the roofs integrity.


Low Energy Bulbs. FSR have teamed up with Emess Lighting in St Helier to provide a range of efficient low energy bulbs at reduced prices. One bulb can save £100 in electricity over its lifetime.


Hot Water Cylinder Insulation. FSR can supply and fit a new cylinder jacket in minutes which will keep the water hot for longer.


Thermostat Maintenance. FSR can install new digital, programmable thermostats which can save up to 35% in energy costs a year. These services will not only save money, but help the planet, and combined with a slight change in habits can make a significant difference to our carbon footprint.


Among the suggestions from FSR:-


Don't Leave Electrical Appliances on Standby Many of us use the remote to switch off the TV or stereo, leaving the appliance running on standby.


This actually means the appliance is still using up electricity and wastes a considerable amount of energy. By switching off at the main power button, or even the socket, you could be saving both energy and money. Items left on standby use up to 85% of the energy they would use if fully switched on. An extra million tonnes of


carbon will be released into the atmosphere through this power wastage.


Tumble Dryer Electric tumble dryers are commonly the second biggest energy user in the home, after the fridge. They are obviously used a lot less, but still use a huge amount of electricity when switched on.


You can avoid using the dryer so often by line drying clothes whenever possible or using an indoor clothes dryer when the weather is bad.


If you do need to use the dryer, then ensure the clothes are as dry as possible after washing, eg, they have gone through a fast spin so that there is minimum excess water. This will reduce drying time considerably.


Lighting In most homes, about 10-15% of the electricity bill is for


lighting so energy saving light bulbs can cut your costs considerably.


Traditional bulbs waste a lot of energy by turning it into heat but energy saving bulbs work in the same way as fluorescent lights, the tubes coating glows brightly as an electric current passed through gas in the tube.


They may be more expensive to buy than traditional bulbs, but they are worth the investment as they last over 10 times longer and use up to 4 times less energy. Where you would use a 100w ordinary bulb, you would only need a 20- 25w energy saving bulb.


With savings like this, changing bulbs throughout your house could really cut your electricity costs. No matter what type of lighting you are using, always turn the lights off when you leave a room.


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