ELM Group Champions Energy Savings Week 2026

This week, the Energy Saving Trust has once again partnered with Citizens Advice to share some everyday energy wins that can help households stay warm while keeping costs down - something many of us will value as we navigate the ongoing rise in living expenses.

At ELM Group, we’re proud to support this national initiative and share guidance that can help our independent living communities stay comfortable and energy‑efficient this winter.

Why not try a few of these useful tips from the Energy Saving Trust’s latest checklist?

✨ 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

Cold spots caused by trapped air can reduce how effectively your radiators heat your home. Bleeding them is a quick way to improve performance and keep rooms warmer more efficiently.

🌡️ 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲

Setting TRVs to the right level helps avoid overheating rooms unnecessarily. On a scale of 0–5, levels 2–3 are typically fine for lower‑use rooms, and around 4 is suitable for living spaces you want to keep warm.

🔥 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Reducing the flow temperature on your boiler can help cut your heating bill—some claims suggest by up to 9%. For combi boilers, 60°C in cold weather is recommended; for systems with hot water cylinders, aim for 65°C to maintain safe conditions.

💧Use your washing machine’s ‘eco’ cycle for dirty laundry

This takes longer but uses less energy – these are sometimes called ‘Eco 40-60’ or ‘Eco cotton’.  

🍳Use the appliance that fits the meal you’re making

 Air fryers, microwaves or slow cookers usually use less energy than ovens and hobs when cooking a single meal.

These everyday adjustments may be small on their own but can add up to meaningful savings over the winter months.

To explore more energy‑saving tips, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Savers Week campaign page.

Let’s all take a moment this week to make smarter, more efficient energy choices—small steps that benefit both our households and the planet. 🌍💡