94 tips to save energy
The house is full of appliances that use energy. From the cooker to the dryer and from the television to the heating. With most appliances you can save considerably on energy consumption, simply by using them consciously. By living consciously, tens of euros can be saved on the energy bill every year. And in some cases even much more.
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With smarter heating you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 350 per year.
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With targeted insulation measures you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 300 per year.
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With an economically set central heating boiler you can, according to our calculation (2026 price level), save up to € 180 per year.
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By using less hot water, you can, according to our calculation, save up to € 150 per year.
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By only cooling in a targeted way you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 90 per year.
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With more economical cooking you can, according to our calculation, save up to € 80 per year.
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By using the oven more smartly you can save a lot.
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With a well-adjusted and smartly used fridge you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 70 per year.
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With an ice-free and well-adjusted freezer you can, according to our calculation, save up to € 50 (2026 price level) per year.
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With a full dishwasher and the eco programme you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 50 per year.
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By washing colder and with a full drum you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 60 per year.
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By using the dryer less and more smartly you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 110 per year.
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By replacing all incandescent and halogen bulbs you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save up to € 90 per year.
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By really switching appliances off you can, according to our calculation (2026 price level), save up to € 90 per year.
By combining a number of gas measures you can, according to our calculation, 2026 price level, save about € 400 per year.
The 10 tips that save the most
Amounts: our own calculations, 2026 price level, average household.
The best tips per category
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14 heating tips
When the month has an 'r' in it, we all turn the heating on en masse again. There are various ways to heat the house without the energy bill rising enormously as a result. It is true, though, that half of the energy bill consists of the cost of heating.
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8 lighting tips
Almost 200 years after the first incandescent bulb, incandescent bulbs are still being used. This is bad news for the environment and for the energy bill. That is why we recommend using new, sustainable lighting in and around the home.
Read more in the blog
Frequently asked questions about saving energy
How much energy can I save?
How much energy you can save depends on countless factors. By choosing a new economical fridge-freezer, replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs, replacing electric heaters with an infrared panel and choosing a sustainable washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, an average family can save up to 1.500 kWh per year. This results in a saving of about 330 euros.
How much energy does an average Dutch family use?
An average Dutch family uses 2.730 kWh of electricity. Still, an average says little. For example, 1 in 8 families uses less than 1.500 kWh per year, while 1 in 7 families uses more than 5.000 kWh per year.
How can I prevent standby consumption?
Always unplug the appliance when you are not going to use it for a while. In addition, use a power strip with an on/off switch. Energy-saving plugs are also handy. These switch off standby mode completely.
Are energy-efficient bulbs more expensive?
Yes and no. Yes because an energy-efficient LED bulb will cost more in the shop than a halogen bulb. No because energy-efficient bulbs use less electricity and also last much longer. For example, an LED bulb has 15 times more burning hours than an incandescent bulb.
Am I not better off keeping my incandescent bulb until it breaks?
No. Milieu Centraal has calculated this, and the extra environmental impact caused by throwing away the incandescent bulb and making a new LED bulb is minimal. The environmental gain in the longer term is many times greater.
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