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Tips on how to reduce energy consumption at home

Reducing your electricity and energy consumption at home is good for both your wallet and the environment. We can all do more to save energy at home.
Here are some simple everyday tips on what you can do – it's easier than you think!

Smart tips for saving energy at home

THE LIVING ROOM

  • Turn off the light when you leave the room
    Don’t leave lamps on if you don’t need the light and turn them off when you leave the room.
  • Replace your light bulbs
    By replacing your light bulbs with low-energy lamps or LED lamps, you can decrease the amount of electricity you use
  • Turn off the TV and computer with the power switch
    Your TV, computer and other kinds of electricity use energy even in standby mode. Make it a habit to always turn them completely off.
  • Unplug your chargers
    As long as the mobile charger remains in the socket, it draws power, even if the mobile is disconnected. It is also a fire risk. Make it a habit to unplug your charger when you don’t need it for charging.
  • Use a power strip so that you can easily switch things off
    Use a power strip so that you can easily switch off several things at once. It saves energy and makes life easier: switch everything off at once and always know where the charger is.
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THE KITCHEN

  • Do the washing up in a smarter way.
    Save water and energy: scrape food off plates instead of rinsing them, and don’t wash dishes under running hot water.
  • Defrost the freezer.
    Defrost the freezer 2-3 times annually. Clean the backside of the fridge and freezer. This will decrease energy use and prevent fire hazards.
  • Boil water in the kettle.
    Use the kettle to boil water for potatoes, eggs and vegetables. Then you can just add the hot water to the pot on the stove.
  • Let your food cool down.
    Let hot food cool before refrigerating it to avoid using extra energy.
  • Heat small portions in the microwave.
    Use the microwave instead of the oven to heat small portions of food.
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THE BATHROOM

  • Turn the tap off
    Don’t let the tap run while you are washing your hands or brushing your teeth
  • Fill the washing machine
    It takes almost as much energy to wash a sweater as to wash a full machine. Try not to wash if you cannot fill an entire machine.
    See our simple tricks on how you can wash in a way that is better for the environment.
  • Shower quickly and efficiently
    The average Swede disposes of approximately 200 litres of water per day. We use a third to stay clean and fresh.
  • Wash at 30 or 40 degrees instead of 60 degrees – then you halve the energy consumption.
  • Air-dry your laundry
    Try to avoid dryers that use a lot of energy.
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THE BEDROOM

  • Pull down the blinds in the evening

    • Curtains and blinds help keep the cold out and you can keep the heat in your room.

  • Don’t block the radiators.

    • Keep beds, wardrobes, chests of drawers and thick curtains away from radiators so heat can spread around the room.

  • Air your home and create a cross breeze

    • Air out your rooms in a short and efficient way and preferably by creating cross breezes.

  • Switch off and disconnect

    • Turn off your devices before bed, and avoid charging your phone or tablet overnight./ul>

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