Explore the Energy Saving Trust website as you fill out the
exercise below.
To visit the website use Ctrl-Click over the blue link
How efficient is your home?
Explore the house to find information to help you fill in the table below:
Part of House / How to save energy £’s saved
Device
Loft
Hot Water Tank
Shower
Boiler
Fridge Freezer
Washing
Thermostat
Floors
Lightbulb
Appliances
Windows
Draughtproofing
Cavity Walls
Total Saving:££0
Watch the TV ads
My favourite ad is :
Saving energy, money and the environment in your home
Quickly underline the correct information about your home.
1. What is your main heating fuel: gas / electricity / oil / solid fuel ?
2. What is the type of house: Flat with 3 external walls?
Flat with 2 external walls?
House – mid-terrace?
House – end terrace?
Bungalow – semi-detached?
Bungalow – detached?
House – semi-detached?
House – detached?
3. How many Bedrooms: 1/2/3/4?
Use the Energy Savings calculator to find out the saving you could make.
Fill out the table below:
Energy-saving measure: £’s saved
Cavity wall insulation
Double glazing
Energy-Efficient Dishwasher
Energy-Efficient Fridge-Freezer
Energy-Efficient Refrigerator
Energy-Efficient Washing Machine
Energy-Saving Lightbulbs
Heating Controls
Hot Water Insulation
Loft Insulation (if none exists)
Loft Insulation (upgrade)
Replacement Boiler
Solid Wall Insulation (External)
Solid Wall Insulation (Internal)
Total Saving £200
Fill out the table to show the assumed costs:
Fuel: Cost per unit
(a unit is a kWh)
Gas
Electricity (Peak rate)
Electricity (Heating)
Oil
Coal
Can you find the 10-point checklist?
On the page below, design a mini-poster with an energy conservation
message: