Electricity
Utility costs, especially the electricity bills, usually take up a huge part in your monthly household budget. And you might have noticed that your utility cost is much higher than usual.
If you’re looking for ways to save energy and lessen your electricity consumption, here are a few simple tips that won’t take up too much of your time:
Switch off appliances at the wall instead of leaving them on standby. This could potentially save you £50!
Use energy-saving bulbs and remember to switch off lights when you’re not using them. You could save around £37 a year!
When buying new appliances, look for ones with a high-energy efficiency rating. Check out the energy rating labels to guide you.
Heating
Let’s keep our house warm without breaking the bank! Here are some tips to save money on heating:
- Turn down the thermostat by just 1 degree and you could save £80 a year!
- Make sure your radiators have enough space to heat up the rooms. Try rearranging your furniture to help the heat circulate better.
- Close your curtains to keep the heat inside your home.
- Use towels to block any drafts under doors.
- For a simple way to double glaze your windows, cover them with cling film and bubble wrap.
- Remember not to block any openings in your home that are meant for ventilation.
- Wash your clothes at 30°C or cooler. This helps keep warm air in and reduces the energy needed to heat your home.
- Use the economy cycle on your washing machine and try to wash full loads whenever possible.
- Avoid leaving the hot water tap on for a long time.
- Try to limit the use of the tumble dryer whenever you can.
Take Advantage Of Help Available
Did you know that the government offers help to make your home more energy efficient? Here are some helpful contacts:
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice is a great resource for free and impartial advice on many topics, including energy. They can help you with things like:
- Changing your energy supplier
- Managing difficulties in paying your bills
- Tips on saving money on your energy bills
- Benefit, debt, and money advice
- How to switch suppliers
Contact Citizens Advice
Visit: citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/
Call: 0808 2231133
Textphone: 118001 / 0808 2231133
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
National Debt Line
The National Debt Line is a free and confidential service that provides information on debt-related issues, such as mortgage or rent arrears. They can also help you with budgeting and finding ways to increase your income.
Contact the National Debt Line
Visit: nationaldebtline.org
Call: 0808 808 4000
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm
Remember, calls to 0800 and 0808 numbers should be free from mobiles and most landlines.
