Big Energy Saving Week
This week is Big Energy Saving Week (17th - 23rd January). Citizens Advice and Energy Saving Trust have worked together to answer some questions you might have about your energy bills this winter.
The booklet linked below contains helpful information on energy suppliers, meter readings and how to save money on your energy bills.
How to Save Energy in Your Home
Save £28 a year by cutting back on washing machine and dishwasher use by one cycle a week, and only filling the kettle with the water you need.
If everyone in a four-person household with a water meter cut their shower time by one minute, you could save £50 a year.
Switching to a water-efficient showerhead could save a four-person household with a water meter around £80 a year on gas and water bills.
Turn your appliances off instead of leaving them on standby – you could save £40 a year, and you’ll be saving energy too.
Replacing all your bulbs with LEDs would cost the average household around £145, but you’ll save £35 a year on your bills.
Turning lights off when you’re not using them, even just for a few seconds, could save you £14 a year on your bills. It all adds up.
Feeling a chill? Unless your home is very new, you’ll lose some heat through draughts. Draught-proofing could save you £30 a year on your bills and your home will feel warmer.
Click here to view the Energy Advice Booklet from Citizens Advice and Energy Saving Trust.