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Do what Gunde Svan does! Clever energy-
savings tips
When the top Swedish cross-country skier Gunde Swan was at his peak,
he would challenge himself to save time by spending as little time • Reduce indoor temperature - 1 degree C
as possible in the shower. As a result, his record time is 1 minute reduces your energy spending by as much as
23 seconds. This would include getting undressed, showering, 5%. Invest in a woolly jumper, thick socks, and
shampooing and getting dressed again. Can you beat that? indoor slippers.

Maybe, you need a bit more time than Gunde does? Perhaps 5 minutes • Make sure furniture doesn’t block radiators and
will do instead of 15 minutes. That alone would reduce your annual thermostatic valves.
consumption by 1500 kWh. Almost a saving of 3000 kr per year. You
will save even more by turning off the water whilst applying soap. • Check your home insulation and unsealed
windows.

Would you like There are times when we need to get in contact with • Air your radiators.
to receive you quickly. We therefore ask you to make sure your
telephone number and e-mail address are up to date. • Use your dishwasher instead of washing up by
information before Please contact your electricity provider. hand. Wash a full load. Choose an eco setting.
everyone else?
• Use a flask for your coffee. Boil your water in a
kettle.

What can 1 kWh power • Defrost food at room temperature or in the
in your home? fridge.

• Replace a warm meal with a cold meal once a
week.

Vacuum 1.4 h Induction hob 8 min • Use less hot water. Don’t use your bathtub as
Lightbulb 40W 25 h (max effect 7350 W) often. Use less time in the shower. Turn off the
Charge smartphone 200 h water when applying soap.
Fridge (rating A++) 75 h Oven 75 min
Freezer (rating A++) 32 h • Air your home quickly by creating a draught
Sauna 10 min (6000 W) Hairdryer 27 min (2200 W) rather than leaving one window open for exten-
ded periods.
Washing machine
1-2 loads in 40C

• Turn off all appliances not in use.

• Attend to dripping taps and use water-efficient
tap fittings in the bathroom and kitchen.

• Avoid the tumble drier. Wash at 40C instead of
60C.

• Adjust the temperature setting for your fridge
and freezer. +4C for your fridge and -18C for
your freezer.

Have you not • Turn off any additional fridges and This year’s
yet replaced your old freezers you may have. Christmas
lightbulbs with energy-
saving alternatives gift?

- now is the time! • Invest in a couple of wheat bags; they retain
heat for many hours, keeping you warm in
bed. Put one on your lap or your shoulders.
Available at alternative pharmacies.

Need more tips to reduce your energy
consumption? Please contact Skurups
kommuns energi- och klimatrådgivare (Energy
and Climate Adviser) 0411-53 64 18.