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Many Irish celebrities have spoken out about the problem of Climate Change and are supporting this campaign in the hope that Irish consumers will endeavour to be more energy efficient.
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Why should I get involved?

The chief cause of rising global temperatures is carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted when fossil fuels are used.
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Make a Pledge Form

Our challenge to you is to pick 3 items from the list and then make a pledge to implement them over a 6 month period. Pick the ones that suit your lifestyle best.

Here is a list of ten ways you can save energy:

  1. Television
    - equipment on stand-by uses up to 20% of the energy it would use when fully on.


  2. Mountain bike
    - it costs nothing and is good for you


  3. Turn down lights
    - reducing your thermostat by 1 degree celsius will knock 10% off your heating bill


  4. A - rated kitchen appliance
    - they cost less to run and over time will give you considerable savings on your electricity bill


  5. Energy efficient light bulbs
    - they use 1/5th energy and last up to 10 times as long


  6. Insulated attic
    - attic insulation will keep the heat in your home for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 years

  7. Boiler with lagging
    - lagging your hot water cylinder will keep the water hotter for longer and pay for itself in 2-3 months


  8. Kettle
    - only boil as much water as you need


  9. Radiator
    - TRVs allow you to control the temperature of your rooms individually


  10. Wind turbines
    - renewable energy doesn't produce greenhouse gases



If you want to be reminded of the three tips you have chosen and receive information about future tips give us your email address and we will send them to you

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