Let’s be real – student life is hectic! Between lectures, late nights, and trying to keep your houseplants alive, we know energy-saving can’t always be on top of the to-do list.
But the good news? You don’t need to overhaul your lifestyle or become the “eco-flatmate” to make a difference. In fact, there are loads of easy ways to save energy and still live your best student life.
At The Student Energy Group (TSEG), we’re all about making student living easier. That means giving you smart, simple tips and offering unlimited bills packages so energy worries stay off your plate entirely.
Here’s your no-effort-required guide with 11 tips on how to cut down energy waste – ranked by just how lazy you can be.
Lazy Level 1: Set It and Forget It
These are the once-and-done moves that take seconds now and save energy for months.
- Swap to LED bulbs
They use up to 80% less energy and last ages. Replace it once and forget it. - Use smart plugs or timers
Schedule your devices to switch off automatically. Perfect for chargers, lamps, or that dodgy speaker that hums when left on. - Lower your heating by 1 degree
You won’t feel the difference, but your usage will. Bonus points if you stick on a hoodie instead of cranking the thermostat. - Keep your fridge (kinda) full
Did you know that a fuller fridge has less air to cool, so it doesn’t have to work as hard? If you’re low on actual food, fill the space with water bottles or containers.
Lazy Level 2: Tiny Tweaks That Actually Help
Small changes that take seconds but make a surprisingly big impact.
- Unplug devices you’re not using
Chargers, consoles, TVs on standby – they still draw power even when “off.” Flip the switch or unplug before bed. - Turn off lights when you don’t need them
A classic. It takes half a second and makes a difference, especially in shared houses. Plus, make the most of natural light during the daytime! Throw open those curtains and skip flicking the switch. - Don’t overfill the kettle
Boiling water for one cup of tea? Only fill it halfway – it’s faster and uses less energy. - Only run full loads
Whether it’s your dishwasher or washing machine, waiting until it’s fully loaded helps save water, energy, and money. Running half-empty cycles uses the same amount of energy as a full one, so you’re getting way more efficiency by holding off until it’s packed.
Lazy Level 2: Tiny Tweaks That Actually Help
For shared living wins that require almost no effort but make life a lot easier.
- Agree on heating hours
Set shared times for heating to be on, so you’re warm and saving energy. - Create a shared “energy check” habit
Last one out of the house? Quick check for lights, switches, and plugs. Rotate the role weekly – zero drama. - Combine your utility bills into one monthly payment
Still stressing over who owes what for the gas bill? TSEG’s unlimited bills packages sort all your utilities in one simple payment – no chasing flatmates, no surprise costs, no usage caps.
That’s one major energy stress wiped from the to-do list.
Lazy Energy Checklist
Quick wins for max chill:
✅ Switched to LED bulbs
✅ Set timers on plugs
✅ Turned off standby devices
✅ Heating down 1 degree
✅ Lights off when leaving room
✅ Only run full dishwasher and washing machine loads
✅ Shared heating schedule
✅ Let TSEG handle the bills 😉
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👉 Get a free quote from TSEG It takes minutes, and it’s one less thing to worry about.
Got a lazy energy-saving hack we missed? Tag us or drop us a message and we might feature it! And of course, get in touch if you want to chat – we’re always happy to help!
