Small changes to your daily habits can have a big effect on your gas and electricity bills.
You can save money by changing your fuel provider and making some easy changes to the way you use your household appliances.
Easy ways to save energy:
- Try turning down your thermostat by 1oC – this could save you up to 10% on your heating bill
- Keep your central heating set so that your room temperature is between 18oC and 21oC
- Defrost your fridge regularly so it works more efficiently
- Turn off your TV and other appliances at night, rather than leaving them on stand-by
- Only fill jug kettles with the amount of water you need
- Don’t trap heat – avoid placing large pieces of furniture in front of radiators
- Turn off unnecessary lights
- Low energy lightbulbs use less power than standard bulbs and can save you up to £9 a year
- Use a microwave where possible – it uses 90% less electricity than your oven.
Don't forget: paying for fuel by Direct Debit saves money. Ask your fuel utility provider about their social tariff. If you qualify it will reduce your fuel bill.
Click here for the leaflet ‘Your guide to condensation’, which gives you advice to help you save energy
Useful contacts
If you need some advice or have a particular problem with your electricity or gas supplier, contact your fuel utility provider first to try to solve any problem.
Consumer Direct have taken over from Energy watch. They provide independent help and advice to energy consumers.
Website www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Phone Number 08454 04 05 06
The Home Heat Helpline offers free energy advice for the vulnerable.
Website http://www.homeheathelpline.org
Phone Number 0800 33 66 99
Below are links to websites where you can compare the cost of energy with other fuel providers to find a cheaper supplier.
