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Warning Over Energy Bill Increases Encourages DIY
Posted under Blog by Ruth
uSwitch have recently warned that energy bills will be rising in the very near future, prompting a number of DIY enthusiasts to start planning ways in which they can make their home more energy efficient.
The price comparison website has recently reported on news from Ofgem, where proposals have been published to make a £200+ billion investment into the electricity network in Britain.
However, uSwitch are predicting that price increases will serve as a way to fund the new scheme, and that energy bills could rise by an average of £548 every year.
Energy expert of uSwitch, Will Marples, stated that the public needs to ‘start taking action’ in order to protect themselves against future price rises.
A number of measures have been recommended to homeowners to help meet the rising costs and save money. Top of the list is professionally-installed double glazing. Replacing single glazed windows with new, energy efficient ones can reduce annual energy bills by as much as £135, making homes naturally warmer and allowing the heating to be turned down.
Marples added that we should remember that energy bills have doubled within the last few years, showing just how much we all need to adapt to save energy and reduce our bills again.
Other energy saving measures may include draft excluders, sealing any cracks and gaps around the home and getting professional insulation installed.