SUSTAINABLE OVERTON
working as a community to combat climate change
Save Energy
27% of carbon emissions in the UK come from energy supplies. Using less energy will help the environment and save you money.
If you're looking for a way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money at the same time, switching to a ‘dark green supplier’ could be a great way to start. Some companies use their customers’ bills to finance building new sources of renewable energy, others set up contracts with small generators (such as farmers with a field of solar panels) who may otherwise struggle to get a good price for their power.
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Amongst the Sustainable Overton team, we have switched our energy suppliers to companies like Octopus, Bulb or Ecotricity, but there are plenty of others to choose from.
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Why not take a look and see if you can help us go green in our village?
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There's some helpful advice here:
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/cheap-green-energy/
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Try This:
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Unplug computers, TVs and other electronics when you’re not using them
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Change to energy-efficient light bulbs
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Switch to a green energy supplier: ideally one that provides 100% renewable electricity and gas. www.bigcleanswitch.org is a good starting point
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Wash clothes in cold or warm water (not on a hot cycle)
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Hang-dry your clothes when you can
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Lower your thermostat by 1 degree
USE ENERGY WISELY
The Local Energy Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) is a free service that could help you reduce your bills and save energy if you are in a vulnerable or at-risk category.
Have a look at their website here.
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Good Energy is another great service which offers 100% renewable electricity and carbon natural gas.
You can find them here.
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A great website which offers simple advice on energy.
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Lots of really useful resources can be found here.
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