Savings confirmed

Amazingly our meter readings show that we used exactly the same amount of energy in week 2 of the Great Energy Race as in week 1. Although it would have been nice to see a little more saved in week 2 we are more than pleased to have confirmed that we are on target to save £440 per year. The main reason for no change is probably the change in the weather - typical for this country! Week 1 was exceptionally warm and dry (there was even a mention of drought in the newspapers despite the previous 2 months of constant rain!) and week 2 was grey, showery and much colder. Anyway, we are not downbeat and despite the freezing wind we all ventured out with Harry again for a nice long walk.

When we got back rather than turning the heating on we shared a bath in turns, put on our pjs, dressing gowns and slippers, had a warm drink and played another board game (Battleships tonight)
before early to bed.

ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Lined front door curtains               £10
Bathroom energy saving light       £30
No power games & activities        £10
Less charging (car inverter)          £15
No power lawn mowing                £10
Reduced ironing                            £15
Hall energy saving light                £30
Front door solar light                    £30
Lined bedroom curtains                  £5
Cooking Co-operative                   £25
Dishwasher used only when full   £20
Bed half an hour earlier                 £25
Washing Machine at 30 deg C      £15
Reduced Heating & Hot Water     £50
Ditch the Tumble Dryer                £50
Still Less TV & Xbox                   £10
Total Annual Savings                  £350

ACTUAL SPEND (will add items in as we install them and estimate their savings)
Pulley bathroom airer                    £43
Lined front door curtains               £21
Bathroom energy saving light       £20
Invertor                                          £20
Hall energy saving light                £27
Front door solar light                     £25
Lined bedroom curtains                 £10
Total spend                                   £166

By the way, the front door curtains have already made a noticeable difference to the warmth retained in the hall and stairs.

TTFN