Changing suppliers might result
in a lower bill temporarily but all tariffs are going up reflecting
the higher cost of generating electricity. In the UK this percentage
increase has been typically 10 to 20% over the past two years.
Saving electricity is by far the best
way of saving money which in turn saves resources and the environment.
In order to reduce your usage it is important
to know which appliances use the most energy so you can focus
on achieving the highest possible savings.
If you have little time, look at the section
which illustrates where energy is used in each room; if you
have more time undertake a survey of your consumption.
After understanding which appliances have the
largest consumption, consult the section on using less energy
or if you are willing to purchase a new appliance the section
on selecting energy efficient appliances.