Top 10 tips to save on energy bills

• 5th October 2021

Customers

Energy bills are on the increase. We know many of our customers are worried about how this may affect them. You can find out what support is available from us here.

You can also follow our 10 top tips to save up to £236 a year on your bills:

1. Avoid using standby on electrical devices
   Leaving appliances on standby can cost you £35 per year.
2. Reduce showering time by one minute
   One minute less saves £17 per year.
3. Turn the thermostat down by 1 °C
   This could reduce your heating bill by up to 10%. You won’t notice the difference and could save £55 per year.
4. Wash clothes at 30°C
   Reducing the temperature of your wash from 40°C to 30°C could save you £13 a year.
5. Only boil as much water as needed
   Boiling only as much as you need could save you £6 a year.
6. Wash up in a bowl rather under a tap
   This could save you £25 a year
7. Maximise washing loads
   Use your washing machine and dishwasher once less each week to save £16 a year.
8. Draught proof your home
   Tuck curtains behind the radiator and close internal doors, Draught proofing your home could save you £25 a year.
9. Switch bulbs to LED bulbs
   This could save you £30 a year.
10. Turn lights off
    Switching lights off around the home when they are not in use can save around £14 a year.