As the temperatures decrease and the price of gas increases, there are a number of ways you can save on your energy bill this winter without shivering in your boots.
A light bulb moment
By upgrading your lighting to LEDs, you can dramatically reduce your home’s energy costs over time! Not only will these bulb replacements pay for themselves in no time, they also last much longer than their traditional counterparts. Get illuminated with LED and start saving today!
Through their low electrical consumption and long lifespan, it costs less to use an LED bulb, over the long term, than a fluorescent or incandescent bulb.
LED bulbs not only save you money but also look out for the environment. Most importantly, they help contribute to reducing your carbon footprint so that everyone can enjoy an eco-friendly future!
One degree cooler
You could save up to 10 percent of your heating bill by turning down your thermostat by just one degree.
Most families are happy with a setting somewhere between 18˚C and 21˚C, but keep adjusting the thermostat by one degree until you find a setting you are happy with.
Keep your home comfortable while saving energy with a programmable thermostat – set it to preheat in the morning before you rise, lower during away hours and keep cozy when you come back. Customize temperature settings for each day of the week without sacrificing convenience!
Heating water in your home uses a considerable amount of energy and accounts for about 18 percent of your home’s energy usage.
Looking to save money on energy bills? Consider reducing your water’s temperature – it may be higher than necessary. Adding a blanket around the heater, and insulating exposed pipes can make all the difference in keeping costs down!
Switch it off
You can save approximately £35 a year by turning all appliances off standby mode when they’re not in use. Make sure you unplug them too, as they can still use energy when switched off but are plugged in.
Leaving lights off when you’re away from home or out of a room can help your wallet thrive, especially in the winter months. Make sure to save money and energy by turning them off!
You could also save an additional £22 a year from your energy bill just by using your kitchen appliances more carefully. Try using your dishwasher and washing machine just once a week and you could save £8 a year for each appliance.
Boil smarter – only fill your kettle with the amount of water you need today, to ensure that no unnecessary energy is wasted heating up excess water.
Invest in solar
Solar panels are an easy way to get money back in your pocket! Installation of a 4kW system costing between £5,000 and £7,000 can save the average family home about £800 off their electricity bills every year. Covering up to 28 sqm of roof space is all it takes for those savings – so why not give solar energy a chance?
A 4kWh solar panel system could earn homeowners around £700 a year from a supplier just for producing solar electricity. Additionally, around £150 would be subtracted from their bills for using their own power.
With solar power, you can turn your home into an energy-producing powerhouse. By submitting a successful application to your supplier, you’ll be rewarded for every kWh of electricity generated – making the sun’s rays work hard for you!