Looking to cut down on energy bills? Our guidance provides practical and easy-to-implement tips to help you save money while making your home more energy-efficient. From adjusting your thermostat to switching to LED bulbs, small changes can lead to big savings. Verified by Citizens Advice and the Energy Saving Trust, this guide offers reliable advice to help you reduce costs and stay warm. Read more to start saving!
How much could small changes in behaviour save you?
- Turn down thermostat from 20 to 18C (saves £214/yr)
- Air-dry laundry instead of tumble dryer (saves £111/yr)
- Turn down boiler flow temperature (saves £83/yr)
- Turn off unused standby appliances (saves £60/yr)
- Turn down radiators in unused rooms (saves £37/yr)
- Lights off in empty rooms (saves £37/yr)
- Put a lid on saucepan while cooking (saves £34/yr)
- Only use dishwasher when fully loaded (saves £28/yr)
- Stop overfilling kettle (saves £22/yr)
- Wash clothes below 40 degrees (saves £20/yr)
- Only use washing machine when fully loaded (saves £8/yr)
What about savings from small energy saving measures installed in the home?
- Hot water tank insulation from 0 to 80mm (saves £150/yr)
- Draught proofing chimneys (saves £60/yr)
- Doors, windows & letterbox draught-proofed (saves £40/yr)
- Insulate water pipes (saves £18/yr)
- Install radiator reflectors throughout house (saves £14/yr)
- Switching bulbs around the home to LED (saves £40/yr)
All savings have been jointly verified by Citizens Advice energy teams and Energy Savings Trust for 2024-2025. Based on averages.