As energy prices and the cost of living are rising, many of us across the UK find ourselves penny pinching and asking the same question, how can I save money on my energy bill? Here’s 13 money saving tips to reduce those ever growing bills:
Starting with our favourite at Smart Energy Homes and one of the most effective ways to save money on your energy bills, Make sure your home is properly insulated. With 25% of household heat escaping through the roof it’s no surprise that loft insulation alone could save you around £225 a year, but why stop at the roof? There are many different types of insulation that your home could benefit from including; under floor, internal wall, cavity wall and room in roof insulation.
Whether it’s changing a your kettle for a £20 one or replacing an old refrigerator when buying a new appliance checking the energy label can drastically lower your energy bills. The better the appliance’s energy rating the less energy the appliance will use.
Most properties in the UK will have an EPC, this document tells you your homes estimated energy cost and energy performance features but it will also includes a list of recommended measures that will make your home more energy efficient. These measure could be as small a job as low-energy lighting or as big as renewing your heating supply, ether way this measure will save you money in the long run.
To find out your properties EPC by visiting the Governments online database and searching your property.
If your house has a particularly low EPC of E, F or G you could be eligible for free energy efficient measure under the ECO4 Scheme.
A classic energy saving tip but its surprising how many of us still don’t do it, turn the plugs off at the sockets. Its estimated that a TV left on standby could add £30 to your energy bill each year (£2.50 per month), sure that doesn’t sound like much over the space of the year but when you add other appliances like chargers, lamps and games consoles it soon adds up.
If you’re still using Halogen in your home it’s time to change them for LED’s. According to this article from Energy Saving Trust you could save up £5 per bulb per year just from using energy efficient LED bulbs.
You’ve just saved money from your lights but why not save more, if you’re not using them turning them off could save you on average a further £20 a year.
Understandably this energy saving tip isn’t always the easiest in the UK but letting your clothes air dry instead of using a tumble dryer could save you around £70 a year.
Your heating system is responsible for more than half of your yearly energy bill, so it comes as no surprise that upgrading an old inefficient heating system could save you over £500 a year.
Turning down the thermostat by just a single degree could end up saving you £80 a year.
We all love a nice cup of tea or coffee, by filling the kettle to the amount needed you could save around £12 a year.
To find out more about ECO4 funding or to apply visit our ECO4 page.
We use the latest in heat pump technology to help make your home as energy efficient as it should be.
The most effective way to make your property more energy efficient and cut down on your energy bills is to make sure its well insulated.
As energy prices and the cost of living are rising, many of us across the UK find ourselves penny pinching and asking the same question, how can I save money on my energy bill? Here’s 13 money saving tips to reduce those ever growing bills:
Starting with our favourite at Smart Energy Homes and one of the most effective ways to save money on your energy bills, Make sure your home is properly insulated. With 25% of household heat escaping through the roof it’s no surprise that loft insulation alone could save you around £225 a year, but why stop at the roof? There are many different types of insulation that your home could benefit from including; under floor, internal wall, cavity wall and room in roof insulation.
Whether it’s changing a your kettle for a £20 one or replacing an old refrigerator when buying a new appliance checking the energy label can drastically lower your energy bills. The better the appliance’s energy rating the less energy the appliance will use.
Most properties in the UK will have an EPC, this document tells you your homes estimated energy cost and energy performance features but it will also includes a list of recommended measures that will make your home more energy efficient. These measure could be as small a job as low-energy lighting or as big as renewing your heating supply, ether way this measure will save you money in the long run.
To find out your properties EPC by visiting the Governments online database and searching your property.
If your house has a particularly low EPC of E, F or G you could be eligible for free energy efficient measure under the ECO4 Scheme.
A classic energy saving tip but its surprising how many of us still don’t do it, turn the plugs off at the sockets. Its estimated that a TV left on standby could add £30 to your energy bill each year (£2.50 per month), sure that doesn’t sound like much over the space of the year but when you add other appliances like chargers, lamps and games consoles it soon adds up.
If you’re still using Halogen in your home it’s time to change them for LED’s. According to this article from Energy Saving Trust you could save up £5 per bulb per year just from using energy efficient LED bulbs.
You’ve just saved money from your lights but why not save more, if you’re not using them turning them off could save you on average a further £20 a year.
Understandably this energy saving tip isn’t always the easiest in the UK but letting your clothes air dry instead of using a tumble dryer could save you around £70 a year.
Your heating system is responsible for more than half of your yearly energy bill, so it comes as no surprise that upgrading an old inefficient heating system could save you over £500 a year.
Turning down the thermostat by just a single degree could end up saving you £80 a year.
By decreasing shower time to 4 minute a typical household could look to save £70 a year.
Some of your appliances like washing machines, electric showers or dishwashers may have an eco mode, this cuts down the amount of energy the appliance uses to complete its task an in the process saves you money.
Understandably this energy saving tip isn’t always the easiest in the UK but letting your clothes air dry instead of using a tumble dryer could save you around £70 a year.
To find out more about ECO4 funding or to apply visit our ECO4 page.
We use the latest in heat pump technology to help make your home as energy efficient as it should be.
The most effective way to make your property more energy efficient and cut down on your energy bills is to make sure its well insulated.
As energy prices and the cost of living are rising, many of us across the UK find ourselves penny pinching and asking the same question, how can I save money on my energy bill? Here’s 13 money saving tips to reduce those ever growing bills:
Starting with our favourite at Smart Energy Homes and one of the most effective ways to save money on your energy bills, Make sure your home is properly insulated. With 25% of household heat escaping through the roof it’s no surprise that loft insulation alone could save you around £225 a year, but why stop at the roof? There are many different types of insulation that your home could benefit from including; under floor, internal wall, cavity wall and room in roof insulation.
Whether it’s changing a your kettle for a £20 one or replacing an old refrigerator when buying a new appliance checking the energy label can drastically lower your energy bills. The better the appliance’s energy rating the less energy the appliance will use.
Most properties in the UK will have an EPC, this document tells you your homes estimated energy cost and energy performance features but it will also includes a list of recommended measures that will make your home more energy efficient. These measure could be as small a job as low-energy lighting or as big as renewing your heating supply, ether way this measure will save you money in the long run.
To find out your properties EPC by visiting the Governments online database and searching your property.
If your house has a particularly low EPC of E, F or G you could be eligible for free energy efficient measure under the ECO4 Scheme.
A classic energy saving tip but its surprising how many of us still don’t do it, turn the plugs off at the sockets. Its estimated that a TV left on standby could add £30 to your energy bill each year (£2.50 per month), sure that doesn’t sound like much over the space of the year but when you add other appliances like chargers, lamps and games consoles it soon adds up.
If you’re still using Halogen in your home it’s time to change them for LED’s. According to this article from Energy Saving Trust you could save up £5 per bulb per year just from using energy efficient LED bulbs.
You’ve just saved money from your lights but why not save more, if you’re not using them turning them off could save you on average a further £20 a year.
Understandably this energy saving tip isn’t always the easiest in the UK but letting your clothes air dry instead of using a tumble dryer could save you around £70 a year.
Your heating system is responsible for more than half of your yearly energy bill, so it comes as no surprise that upgrading an old inefficient heating system could save you over £500 a year.
Turning down the thermostat by just a single degree could end up saving you £80 a year.
We all love a nice cup of tea or coffee, by filling the kettle to the amount needed you could save around £12 a year.
To find out more about ECO4 funding or to apply visit our ECO4 page.
We use the latest in heat pump technology to help make your home as energy efficient as it should be.
The most effective way to make your property more energy efficient and cut down on your energy bills is to make sure its well insulated.
