The Top Five Ways to Slash Your Energy Bills

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Recent research has shown that around a third of all the money we spend on heating our homes is wasted as heat is lost through a lack of energy efficiency in our homes, windows, walls and more. This is why it’s so crucial to follow these steps if you want to save money:

1. Insulate: Insulating your home is the best way to cut down on both energy costs and the carbon footprint of your home. The Energy Saving Trust has stated that cavity wall insulation could save you £120 per year, if your home was built before 1983, that loft insulation could save around £155 a year, and double glazing could save around £135 a year.

2. Boiler: Checking your boiler to make sure it’s as energy efficient as possible is extremely important if it’s older than 10 years old. You could save around £250 a year by upgrading.

3. Thermostat: You’ve probably heard that turning your thermostat down by just one degree can make a huge difference, and it’s true. You can save around 10% of your current heating bill and won’t really notice any difference in heat.

4. Energy Usage: Make sure you don’t leave appliances on standby, try to wash your clothes at lower temperatures, use A rated appliances and more – all help save money and really add up.

5. Light bulbs: Lastly, changing all of the light bulbs in your home won’t cost much, but can save around £7 each year per light bulb – the savings will really add up over time!