Tips to Help you Save Energy this Winter
With Energy costs still high, and the cold weather setting in, The Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice have compiled a few low-cost energy efficiency tips that can help keep your house warm in winter and save you money on your energy bills. We've highlighted some of their top tips below:
Draught-proofing
Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy and money – in any type of building. Did you know that by fitting draft proof strips to your doors and windows you can save around £45 a year?
Reduce your thermostat by 1°C
If you turn your thermostat down by 1°C, it can save you up to £105 on your energy bills, however it is recommended to keep your heating above 18°C as a safe and comfortable temperature.
Turn your heating off if you are out of the house
Are you leaving the house for a few hours? It’s shown that keeping your heating on low when you are out is more costly than reheating it at intervals, so if you know you will be out for a few hours, save energy and costs by switching it off for a few hours.
Install a hot water cylinder jacket
Installing a hot water cylinder jacket to your water tank can also save you around £50 a year on your energy bills, with these costing somewhere between £20-30, meaning you can benefit from the savings in years to come.
Don’t block heat sources
Sometimes having a move around of your furniture can help you cut costs, are your radiators hidden behind furniture? By not blocking heat sources, it allows the heat to circulate the room better, meaning you feel warmer and you save money as your heating isn’t working overtime.
Make the switch to energy efficient lighting
Energy efficient lighting can help lower electricity bills without reducing the quality of light in your home. Lighting makes up 11% of the average UK household electricity consumption, so making the switch could help you save money too.
Turn off lights when you leave the room
Remember to turn lights off when you don’t need them. The typical household could save almost £25 a year just by switching off the lights as you leave the room.
Find more energy saving tips at https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/hub/quick-tips-to-save-energy/
