Ways to reduce your energy bills

• Turn your thermostat down by just one degree to save an average of £115 a year
• Turn down radiators in rooms you’re not using
• Use energy efficient light fittings and remember to turn off lights in the rooms you’re not using
• When cooking, put lids on pans and heat food in the microwave rather than the oven where possible as it uses less energy
• Make more meals in a slow cooker, it’s cheaper and means your dinner is ready for when you get home from work too!
• Consider investing in an air fryer, it could save you over 10p each time you cook compared to an oven and it’s faster

• Spend a minute less in the shower and you could save £35 in energy bills per year 
• Only boil what you need, don’t be tempted to overfill the kettle
• Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and use a washing up bowl rather than letting the water run continuously
• Washing at 30 degrees rather than 40 degrees and cutting out one cycle per week could clip £34 off your annual energy bill
• Dry your washing outside when the weather is fair, rather than using radiators or your tumble dryer
• If you’re replacing an appliance, you can cut your electricity bills by choosing the most energy-efficient model. For example, you can save up to £138 per year when choosing a more efficient fridge freezer and tumble dryer

Did you know a new build home can save you up to £3,100 in energy costs per year* on average compared to a second-hand home? Click the button below to find out more.

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