Energy Efficiency - Prices are going up, let’s bring your bills down

Prices are going up, let’s bring your bills down

Gas prices are rising and we know this is a worry for many of us. We’re here to help you reduce your energy usage and lower your bills.

Discover how you can help keep your home warm for less by reading our top tips.

Turn down the dial

Do you battle over the thermostat? Time to give in! Turning your heating down by 1°C can save you around £80* a year on your bills.

^{*Estimated figures correct as of January 2022.}

^{Source: https://www.uswitch.com/energy-efficiency/free-energy-saving-tips/}

Shower smart

You may love a long soak, but showers use less water than baths, so pick the energy saving option and take a shower. Plus, by keeping your shower to 4 minutes, an average household can save up to £70* a year.

^{*Estimated figures correct as of April 2022.}

^{Source: Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust}

Upgrade to save

Did you know that you can save up to £580* a year on your gas bills by replacing an old G-rated boiler with a new energy efficient A-rated boiler (which is the equivalent saving of travelling 715.5 miles in your car!)

^{*Estimated figures correct as of April 2022.}

^{Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/boilers/}

Improve your insulation

Your home could be losing up to a quarter of it’s heat through the roof! So why not improve your insulation to see a reduction in your energy usage, and your bills.

^{Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/roof-and-loft-insulation/}

Cover the cracks

Lower your bills by up to £45* a year by draught-proofing. One of the quickest and most cost-effective ways of stopping heat escaping is to reduce heat loss from gaps, holes, or cracks, from gaps in the windows and doors through to open chimneys, and even floorboards.

^{*Estimated figures correct as of April 2022.}

^{Source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/draught-proofing/}