Lighting
Lighting makes up 11% of the average UK household electricity consumption (Energy Saving Trust).
Consider switching to energy efficient lighting such as LED, without compromising on quality. This has the added benefit of lowering both electricity costs and carbon emissions as less energy is used.
Check out Energy Saving Trust’s lighting advice to understand which light bulbs work best for you to make that switch now.
Home energy efficiency improvements
Understanding how efficient your home is, helps identify changes you could make to make your home more friendly to the environment.
Check your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or use the governments home energy tool to get recommendations for home improvements that could make your property more energy efficient and warmer for less.
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Appliances
Leaving appliances on standby could add £65 a year to your energy bill (Energy Saving Trust study, 2022).
Remember to switch off appliances, e.g., TV’s, computers and game consoles, and avoid stand-by when not in use.
Use Energy Saving Trust’s guide to find out and / or a smart meter to track your energy use and costs of using different appliances in your home. If you don’t have a smart meter, you can contact your energy supplier to find out how to get one.
Look out for energy labels when buying household appliances to understand how much energy it uses compared to similar appliances. A is the most efficient with G being the least efficient.
Further reading
Check out our Warm homes advice booklet for advice and practical steps you can take to reduce energy usage, access benefits and signposting to wider resources.