At Bouwinvest we work hard to make our homes sustainable. Solar panels, insulation and efficient installations all play their part. But we need your help too. Here are a number of things you can do to cut back costs and help the environment at the same time.
Heating
- Keep windows and doors closed and only heat the rooms you spend the most time in
- Turn the thermostat down to 15 degrees during the night and to 17 or 18 if you have underfloor heating. (Please note that if you have a heat/cold unit (wko) it is important to maintain a constant temperature for comfort)
- Lower the temperature on your thermostat by one degree. The difference is almost negligible and you will save on your electricity bill.
- Lower the thermostat to the night time temperature one hour before you go to bed
- Do not heat your bedroom
(Hot) water
- Do not use more hot water than necessary
- Time your showers and don’t take more than 5 minutes
- Take a shower rather than a bath
- Do you have to wait for hot water to come out of the tap? Collect the cold water in a container and use it for other purposes, such as watering plants.
Equipment and lighting
- Prevent energy waste by turning off electrical equipment completely
- Check the energy label when you buy new electrical goods
- Only use the washing machine when it is filled to capacity and wash at low temperatures
- Hang your washing up to dry instead of using a dryer
- Replace ordinary lightbulbs and halogen bulbs with LED lamps
- Do not leave any lights on when not necessary