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There is one simple
way to help yourself & the world at large & that is
by saving energy in your home. Your bills will consequently
be reduced & you will be helping the environment by reducing
your personal consumption of fossil fuels. Lower energy consumption
means a reduction in the carbon dioxide levels which effect
global warming. Turning down the thermostat by just one degree
will make a real difference & the difference is barely noticeable.
You can save energy by speculating to accumulate; ensuring that
your home is fitted with quality insulation, heating controls
& an efficient boiler. Energy efficient appliances such
as low energy light bulbs are also an option. The easiest way
to save energy, however, is by using your head- only using electricity
when you really need to e.g. using the washing machine for full
loads only, switching off TVs & light bulbs when not in
use.
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Shopping around is
the only way you can ensure that you are receiving the best
utility deals possible, which is why we include a number of
comparison sites in our directory. These companies provide a
free service & show you side-by-side quotations from various
suppliers so that you are fully aware of all the options open
to you. Switching suppliers is no more difficult than clicking
a button: there need be no change of meter, pipes or wires when
you switch gas or electricity suppliers or any charge.
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Remember to read
thoroughly the contract you receive from a new utility provider,
checking things such as the length of the contract term, their
policy on cancellation of contract & whether or not they
charge a cancellation fee.
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If you want to check
the reliability of a supplier before you sign up, Energywatch
(http://www.energywatch.org.uk)
keeps records of complaints against some of the major suppliers
that could aid you in making your decision.
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If you are of pensionable
age, disabled, chronically sick or have sight or hearing difficulties
then you can apply to register on your gas or electricity company's
Priority Service Register. This entitles you to a variety of
benefits including free gas appliance & installation safety
checks, quarterly meter readings if you are unable to do so
yourself, repositioning of meters for easier access & a
password scheme whereby employees must say your personal password
before they are allowed admittance into your home. You can request
a form by telephone or email to register. |
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