Ideal Home Ideas

As summer ends, departures will drop, meaning energy bills will go up. With Christmas on the horizon, coupled with Rising Living Costs, it does not spell a good time for many.

Rising household energy bills have been a significant contributor to the crisis. The energy price cap, which is expected to go into effect, will affect millions of people in England, Scotland, and Wales who struggle to pay their bills.

Reducing energy expenses is more important than ever due to the current living costs crisis. While we cannot control energy costs, we all have the power to manage our consumption. To help you save money, doing the smallest things around your home can significantly reduce your bills.

Luckily, there is a wealth of advice available, some of which is listed in this post.

10 Tips To Help Lower Household Energy Bills

1. If possible, only heat the rooms you use regularly.
2. Take showers rather than a bath.
3. When making hot drinks, fill your kettle sparingly.
4. Wash clothes at no more than 30 degrees and on a full load when possible, and dry clothes outside.
5. Turn appliances instead of having them on standby when they are not in use.
6. Where necessary, fit draughtproofing to doors and windows.
7. Turn down your thermostat and instead put on an extra layer of clothing.
8. Just note that there are a few points you need to consider:
9. Staying warm becomes more critical if you are elderly or suffer from a chronic illness. If so, keep your living room at least 20 degrees centigrade and the bedroom at 18 degrees. Unfortunately, cold housing can be a significant health hazard, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and falls.

Fit LED lightbulbs where you can, as they last longer and save energy.

Support Available

With more and more people finding themselves unable to pay their bills, rest assured that various charities are willing to lend a helping hand, offering financial support to help the UK get through the hard times ahead.

National Energy Action

National Energy Action works to reduce fuel poverty and can provide advice by telephone at 0800 304 7159 (10-12) or https://www.nea.org.uk/advice-support/

Energy Savings Trust

Energy Savings Trust is a national independent body which provides a range of advice https://energysavingtrust.org.uk.

Money Advice Trust

When it comes to tackling debt, the charity Money Advice Trust is dedicated to making a difference by helping people across the UK manage their money confidently and address their debts.

Money Advice Trust offers several support tools, including the National Debt line, which provides free debt advice and resources.

Turn2us

Turn2us is helping people overcome financial difficulties via a dedicated helpline and valuable online tools giving access to types of financial help.

Remember, using less energy is good for your wallet, better energy efficiency, reducing air and water pollution, and avoiding negative impacts on the planet.

Written by Lee-Anne Weise of Wots Her Name Again?