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What are some of the things that impact on home energy usage in winter?

April 26, 2017energy Home impact usage winter

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What are some of the things that impact on home energy usage in winter?

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• Malfunctioning older appliances (such as leaking hot water systems) • Energy hungry appliances (like electric heaters) • Colder weather requires more heating • Less daylight means more use of energy for lighting • Hot water systems work harder to reach thermostat temperatures • Longer showers and more baths for warmth.