Around 20% of UK carbon emissions come from home energy, so we can all make a difference by saving energy. Plus, with cost of living going up, reducing your energy use doesn’t just help the planet – it can also save you money on your energy bills. Before taking any drastic measures, a few small changes could quickly add up. If you stay consistent with these easy-to-do steps, you’ll soon see how much you really could save.
Leaving the room? Switch that light off.
Leaving your appliances on standby means it’s still using energy.
Cold or hot, save energy with four minute showers.
You could reduce your energy by using colder water and running one less wash a week.
Cut down by just one cycle a week to save on energy.
Not only will this save you energy, but the fabric will last longer and look crisper.
Put our tips to the test and wanting more? We’ve come up with some extra energy wins that not only reduce your bills, but also help the environment.
Remove the unpredictability of estimated billing, ensuring you pay for exactly what you use.
If everyone in Britain changed to a smart meter, £560 million could be saved.
An efficient boiler is the number one priority for improving energy efficiency.
Insulating your floors, walls, ceilings and loft can help massively with improving energy efficiency in your home.
Cavity wall insulation could save the average household up to £300* a year.
This is one of the most effective ways to improve energy efficiency.
This helps to both improve the energy rating of your home and save you money.
Making the switch to LED light bulbs offers significant energy savings
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*Figures correct as of 25/11/2022, with the average energy price at 34p per kWh for electricity in the UK. Based on an average three bedroom semi-detached house. Insulation savings are based on installing cavity wall insulation. Boiler savings are based on upgrading to a new A rated boiler from a G rated boiler. Savings from light bulbs are based on switching from a 100 watt incandescent bulb to an LED bulb.
