Small changes to everyday habits can add up to meaningful reductions in household energy use.
While each action may seem minor on its own, the combined effect over weeks and months can lower energy bills and reduce environmental impact.
Whether you live in a house, bungalow or flat, there are lots of easy ways to save energy.
It can be useful to do an energy audit to assess which of your devices are using the most energy and then decide how you can reduce their usage.
If you don’t know where to start, a good tip is to have a walk round of your home and check what is turned on, e.g. lights, appliances, heating etc, and note this down.
Turning off appliances, such as microwaves, at the wall when not in use can save you up to £45 a year.
Before you buy a new appliance, it’s easy to check it’s EPC rating to understand how much energy it will use.
Only filling the kettle up with the amount of water that you need can save you £11 per year.
Swapping just one bath for a shower each week can significantly reduce energy use and save £14 a year on your energy bills.
Why not audit your home to see where you can save energy?
Take control with smart tech and simple tracking
Managing your energy doesn’t have to be guesswork. If you have a smart meter, keep the In-Home Display somewhere visible to see exactly which appliances spike your usage in real-time.
Combining this tracking with smart thermostats or simple plug-in timers ensures you are never paying to heat an empty house.
It’s all about putting your energy exactly where you need it, when you need it.
Take this quick self-check list to spot a few simple ways you could save energy at home. Remember small, easy changes do add up to significant energy saving across the course of the year
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