Climate control facts

Controlling the room temperature is key to saving money on your energy bill.

For optimal energy savings it is recommended you cool your environment to 25ºC in summer and heat it to 20ºC in winter.

Every 1 degree increase in thermostat setting in winter will use 15% more energy. Every 1 degree decrease in summer will use 10% more energy.

Climate control quick wins

• Restrict who can adjust the thermostat.
• Locate the thermostat away from drafts, direct sunlight and mechanical equipment (photocopiers, computers etc).
• Only cool or heat areas that are being used frequently.  There's no point heating or cooling an area that's rarely used (storage rooms, cleaning rooms etc).
• Windows - Fit reflective film, external shutters and internal blinds to reduce the amount of sunlight entering the building.
• Double glazing - if you're building a new property look to incorporate suitable glazing.
• Fit draft excluders and auto door shutters.  Sealed doors are better for cooling in the summer and keeping heat in during the winter.
• Ceiling insulation is an essential part to cooling your property in the summer and keeping it warm in the winter.  Correctly installed loft insulation can keep indoors up to 10 degrees cooler during summer months.
• Consider fitting suitable roof tiles to reflect the sun's rays or have the roof painted with heat reflective paint.  This will reduce the amount of heat absorbed into the building during summer months.