Bedroom Savings Advice

Appliances cost per hour

*The costs shown are based on Electric Ireland’s Standard 24-hour Rate of €0.3475 per kWh (non-Smart), including VAT, as of November 2024. Final electricity and gas bills include an annual standing charge, PSO payment (electricity only), and carbon tax (gas only). Appliance costs are estimated based on hourly continuous use. Actual expenses will vary with usage patterns.

**Smart Phone charger hours usage estimated cost of 2 cents is based on 8 hours of standby usage at 6 watt/hour and an electricity rate of €0.3475/kWh.

Energy advice

• Power down: Unplug TVs, laptops, and phone chargers to stop energy waste from standby mode.
  
  
• Hair dryers: Towel-dry your hair first to reduce drying time and always unplug when finished.
  
  
• Close doors: Keeping doors closed and use thick curtains to trap warmth.
  
  
• Switch to LED lighting: If you love reading in bed, swap bedside lamps for LED bulbs, which last longer and use less electricity.
  
  
• Adjust your thermostat: Lowering it by just 1°C can save up to 10% on heating bills.