Energy Action Devon works with individuals and organisations on a variety of energy related projects and initiatives on a local, regional and national level. We seek to find cost effective and practical solutions to the barriers preventing the efficient use of energy.
Energy Action Devon works with individuals and organisations on a variety of energy related projects and initiatives on a local, regional and national level. We seek to find cost effective and practical solutions to the barriers preventing the efficient use of energy.
How we do it...
- advise on energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable transport and sustainable building
- work with local authorities and energy suppliers to provide discounted insulation to householders across Devon
- work with partners on exciting projects to investigate how to improve the efficiency of hard to treat homes and buildings
- support our local communities and schools
- influence policy and strategy in the county
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Water
Do you know how much water you use?
The Energy Saving Trust states that on average each person in the UK currently uses about 150 litres of water each day and much of this is wasted.
Around 30% of the average household heating bill is spent on heating water, costing around £200 per year. This could be even higher if you also use an electric immersion heater.
One way to help stop wasting water is to change the shower head. If a four person family replaces their inefficient shower head with a high flow rate to a water efficient one they could save around £50 off their gas bills and around £75 off their water bills if they have a water meter each year. That's a total saving of £125.