- If available, use a microwave instead of an oven.
- If you use the oven, leave the door open when finished to warm the apartment.
- Try cooking meals together with others.
- Drink tap water (its high quality in Bremen) instead of bottled water.
- When boiling the kettle, use only the water you need, or put it in a thermos for later.
- Make a large pot of coffee and share with your roommates rather than brewing only a single cup.
- If available, use a dishwasher (fully loaded) instead of washing by hand.
- Use the shower instead of the bath and use a timer (five minutes will do).
- Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth.
- Turn off your boiler and set the radiator thermostats to * if no one is around, e.g. on weekends or during breaks.
- Turn down the washing machine temperature to 30° Celsius (modern detergents work well with low temperature) and wash only full loads.
More tips to save energy in your home
- Switch to LED lightbulbs (sometimes on offer e.g. at Aldi or Lidl).
- Keep your electronics on a low brightness setting to save energy.
- Unplug gadgets like TV, game console, chargers and phones.
- Open curtains/shades when the sun shines (to heat up) and keep it closed when dark (to keep heat).
- Check the insulation of your windows/doors (you can buy insulation strips at DIY stores).
