Top 10 Energy Saving Tips for Students

“I don’t have any money!”

One of the major downsides of living with your mates in your own house or flat at Uni is the need to start paying energy bills for the first time. Unfortunately, electricity and gas really are that expensive and the more you pay for them, the less money you have to spend on books, pens and folders/kebabs, pints and curries (depending on your Uni experience). Here at TheGreenAge, we are all about energy efficiency and we have come up with our top 10 cheap and easy ways to help you keep those energy bills down.

1.   Turn your thermostat DOWN always does the trick!

2.    Turn off lights! REALLY SIMPLE but it makes a big difference!

3.   Microwaves sizzle food quickly and cheaply.

4.   Save water when you make the humble cuppa.

5.   Dishwashers are not JUST for decoration use them!

6.   Turn down the washing machine temperature.

7.   Using less hot water is always good

8.   Your boiler can have a holiday break too.

9.   Get yourself a cheap energy gadget.

10.           Always lookout for the best deal!