It is visible
The routine makes household energy behaviour easier to notice.
Daily habits before hardware
The Saving Energy 5 to 1 Rule.
A simple engineer-led routine for cutting everyday energy waste before spending money on new equipment.
No new hardware. No guaranteed savings claim. Just a practical daily check.
The routine
Five small checks, done consistently.
This is the low-friction starting point. It helps a household notice waste before jumping to expensive products.
- 5minutes each day to check the home.
- 4standby checks for devices quietly using power.
- 3settings reviewed: heating, hot water and controls.
- 2loads planned: laundry, dishwasher or other timed use.
- 1sweep before bed or before leaving the house.
Why it matters
A better energy decision starts with behaviour and the building.
Solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, insulation and boilers can all be useful in the right home. But daily habits, settings and obvious waste are still the first things to understand.
It is free to start
It begins with checks and settings, not purchases.
It supports bigger decisions
Better habits make later quotes easier to question and compare.
FAQ
Direct answers about the 5 to 1 Rule.
The Saving Energy 5 to 1 Rule is a simple daily routine for cutting everyday waste: five minutes, four standby checks, three settings, two loads and one sweep of the home.
No. The routine starts with daily habits, settings and checks before any new hardware decision.
No. Results depend on the home, equipment, tariff, occupancy and behaviour. The routine is a practical habit, not a savings guarantee.