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Win two Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Android Phones

Electric Ireland: David · 2011-09-12 11:28:12

Hi everyone, Today we're officially launching a new App designed to help cut your energy costs. The Appliance Calculator, a popular resource on our website, has been given a smart makeover and has made the transition to smartphone. This handy tool will estimate the cost of running an appliance by using one of these easy to…

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#92 12-09-2011 3:21pm
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don't leave the feckin immersion on all day.

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If you have an open fire in your house use a chimney balloon when it's not in use to stop unnecessary draughts.

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dont use a computer ever again

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dont use a computer ever again

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#96 12-09-2011 3:35pm
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Save on heating by not getting out of bed on cold days.:D

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#97 12-09-2011 3:38pm
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**SAVE ELECTRICITY**
Congratulations and Celebrations,
We have use of something very good.
Lots of lovely illuminations,
From a fire to a cooker hood.

But try not to waste that energy,
There are things that you should do.
Like insulation of your loft,
And lagging of pipes too!
So close those doors; switch off those lights,
Conserve that energy.
Turn down your heat; turn off your gas,
Save electricity!

Our fossil fuels are precious,
They may not last for long.
If we do not conserve them,
One day they’ll all be gone.

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#98 12-09-2011 3:39pm
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How accurate is this calculator?

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#99 12-09-2011 3:43pm
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The windy day is not the day for thatching...

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#100 12-09-2011 3:47pm
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* Enters competition

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#101 12-09-2011 3:50pm
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Just use your head and don't leave anything turned on when not in use!

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#102 12-09-2011 3:51pm
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I dont have a tv, it saves loads of energy and I get more stuff done! simples:D

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#103 12-09-2011 3:58pm
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Turn off the lights in rooms that you are not using

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#104 12-09-2011 4:00pm
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I like phones

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#105 12-09-2011 4:01pm
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Go to bed early, listen to music on your Smartphone, ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz......

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#106 12-09-2011 4:02pm
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Wash your clothes at 30 degrees.

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#107 12-09-2011 4:02pm
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Invest in a snake!! Little feckers are about 2 euro, throw it on the flow below your front door, stop your heat escaping - Result : Save money!

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#108 12-09-2011 4:02pm
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Hot water bottle suit. Mmmmm toastie.

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#109 12-09-2011 4:03pm
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Save energy by not ironing your shirts. Your workplace will eventually get tired of telling you to 'smarten yourself up'....well, they did with me anyway!

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#110 12-09-2011 4:06pm
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Save my energy on boards.ie by announcing the winners every now and then of these ESB competitions.

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#111 12-09-2011 4:10pm
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Save energy when cutting the grass; invest in some goats

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How many students does it take to change a lightbulb?

None. They are all clever enough to use energy saving bulbs that very rarely need changing

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If thuring down the thermostat by 1 degree saves 10% off your heating bill, turn it down by 10 degrees and save 100%, simples

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When driving avoid excessive acceleration, or better still, don't drive at all.

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#115 12-09-2011 4:23pm
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New phone eh

No witty comment here.

Although plug your shtuff out when your not using it

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#116 12-09-2011 4:25pm
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save money: move to Airtricity...

Only joking, hope this counts..

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#117 12-09-2011 4:25pm
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Don't overload your dryer. Overloaded dryers use more energy, cause clothes to wrinkle so they may need to be ironed, and wears out clothes more quickly.

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#118 12-09-2011 4:26pm
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this is a comment, no joke!!

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Eat Beef, them cows are evil

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#120 12-09-2011 4:31pm
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Electric Ireland: David wrote: »

Hi everyone,

Today we're officially launching a new App designed to help cut your energy costs. The Appliance Calculator, a popular resource on our website, has been given a smart makeover and has made the transition to smartphone.

This handy tool will estimate the cost of running an appliance by using one of these easy to use features:
Review all your home appliances for a complete breakdown of your energy bills

Search for an individual appliance

Check out the big electricity users in your home at a glance

Best of all, the App is free to download (so no costs to calculate there) from the iTunes Store and Android Market (just search 'Appliance Calculator'). You can also scan in the appropriate QR code here.

To celebrate this launch, we're giving away two Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Android Phones.

To be in with a chance to win one, simply post a comment below. If you draw a blank and can't think of anything, why not post an energy tip to benefit your fellow boardsies, or an energy efficiency joke to keep them amused (keep 'em clean though...).

Winners will be drawn at random, in accordance with our competition T&Cs, and the competition closes at midnight on Sunday next (18th Sept).

Best of luck,

David.

My tip would be use only energy bulbs! My electric prices have dropped big time since I started using them!

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#121 12-09-2011 4:34pm
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Extra insulation in the attic is a great way to make your home snug!

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