LONDON: OCTOBER 20TH:

In the midst of one of the worst financial crises we have ever experienced, and with energy bills up 38% this year alone*, it’s time to make some changes. It’s easier than you think to improve your bank balance, and help the environment, by simply taking a look at some of the electrical goods that you have in your own home…and there’s no better time to do it!

Energy Savings Week, October 20th – 26th, is a great opportunity to take a look at your home energy outgoings to see where you can cut costs and do your bit for the environment.

PriceRunner.co.uk has found ten items that can help save you money. In addition, you can also make savings by following these simple energy saving tips:

• Turning your thermostat down by 1ºC could cut your heating bills by up to 10% and save you around £40 per year
• Washing your clothes on a lower temperature, at 30ºC instead of higher temperatures means that you can use around 40% less electricity
• Only boil as much water as you need (but remember to cover the element if you’re using an electric kettle)

Mattias Berg, PriceRunner.co.uk, managing director, said: “There are lots of products on the market that reduce the amount of energy that you use, slashing your energy bills and outgoings. My advice is to look for energy saving alternatives when replacing your electrical items and remember to follow practical tips to help yourself and the environment.”

2008 TOP 10 energy saving products from PriceRunner.co.uk

Servis M6755BL Black washing machine – £314.99 including delivery from electrical123.com. A stunning washing machine with A+ energy efficiency and wash options including eco-wash, extra rinse and easy iron.

Solar white/multi lights in pack of 4
 – £14.91 including delivery from Amazon.co.uk
Smart solar powered lights with LED technology, that enables them to be switched from a white light to a colour changing mode.

OneClick DSK105 energy saving plug adapter
 - £16.99 including delivery from digitechelectronics.com
This energy saving beauty is an adapter with a difference. Simply plug your PC into the clever adapter socket and when you switch it off or put it on standby, the power will be shut down to the PC USB extensions as well, saving you time and energy without minimal effort.

9 watt smooth dimmable energy saving candle light bulb
 - £7.99 including delivery from Amazon.co.uk. These are the World’s first smooth dimming energy saving light bulbs, compatible with most dimmer devices and are completely flicker free.

Matsui MS2W White dish washer
 - £169.95 including delivery from Dixons.co.uk. This super efficient slimline dishwasher has seven preset wash programs and comes with a B Class Energy score rating

Bosch BSG71266GB pro energy saving cylinder vacuum cleaner
 - £124.89 including delivery from Amazon.co.uk
This vacuum cleaner uses 50% less energy than a similar 2400W model without compromising on performance.

LG 19LS4D black 19″ digital LCD TV
 - £179.95 including delivery from Currys.co.uk. This good looking TV proves that you can get style at an affordable price without making the environment pay!

Hotpoint RF175BP white fridge freezer
 - £248.89 including delivery from laskys.com. This freestanding eco friendly fridge freezer comes with an A+ energy efficiency score, ensuring that you don’t pay any more than you need to when keeping your food cool.

The SONIC Mobile phone solar chargert bulb
 - £20.99 including delivery from Amazon.co.uk
This nifty devise is the fastest charging solar powered adapter available on the market! Suitable for mobile phones, MP3 players, portable game players and more.

Eco Kettle
 - £35.90 including delivery from Amazon.co.uk
This clever kettle has a special reservoir so that it can hold its full capacity of water, but it also has a special chamber that measures out how much water you want to boil – from one cup to many. Saving energy as you are only boiling what you need. The kettle that thinks!

*source, Which? October 17th 2008