Whether it\u2019s flicking on the coffee machine, turning on the radio for your morning tunes or turning on the telly to watch your fave shows, energy powers our everyday lives. And with many of us spending more time at home than ever before, we take a look at how you can reduce your energy usage without sacrificing creature comforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Changing how you use energy during the seasons is an easy way to take control of your usage. In winter<\/a>, only heating the rooms you\u2019re using can have a big impact. If the family, or your housemates<\/a>, are spending majority of the day in the living room make sure the heating is off in the other rooms and ensure the doors are shut \u2013 this will trap in the heat. When using the heater, the most energy-efficient<\/a> temperature to set it to is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. Each degree above that uses roughly 10% more energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In summer<\/a>, we know that the fan won\u2019t always cut it and the air conditioner<\/a> is sometimes a must. To make sure your air conditioner<\/a> is working efficiently and not using more energy that it needs, it\u2019s a good idea to give the filters a good clean or replace them regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The temp you set your air conditioner<\/a> can also make a big difference to your bill. Even on those super-hot days, it\u2019s best to set it to 24\u00b0C or higher<\/a> \u2013 each degree under that uses 5-10% more energy<\/a>. And for even bigger savings, only flick it on when it’s over 30\u00b0C outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n