Families argue about leaving the lights on in empty rooms more than once a week[1], as the high cost of gas and electricity continues to cause friction
The average parent turns off 338 lights in empty rooms every year [2] , although one in four children (24%) helps save energy around the home [3]
Four in ten households (44%) argue over the cost of heating, and a
With the cost-of-living crisis causing household bills to increase nationwide, many Brits are worried and concerned about the soaring energy prices that keep skyrocketing. This is leading many members of the public to do everything they can to reduce household bills and limit expenditures.
This is why experts at A-Plan Insurance have revealed their top tips on saving energy at home...
NEW YEAR’S REVOLUTION: BAD ENERGY HABITS ADDING £285 A YEAR TO HOUSEHOLD BILLS
Four fifths of households (80%) admit to having at least one bad energy habit – including overfilling the kettle and leaving lights on – which can add £285 a year to bills [1]
More than a quarter of people (28%) set their washing machine at temperatures above 40 o C – costing an extra £26 a year,
With energy prices higher than ever - and more households delaying turning on their central heating, bill-payers can save £85 a year by swapping a tumble dryer for alternatives like a heated airer[1]
Almost 11 million households — 39% of homes — own a tumble dryer, using it for almost two hours a week [2]
Dehumidifiers can reduce condensation caused by letting
Despite Government help, one in five households (20%) – over five million homes – will only cope with rising bills this winter by cutting their energy use[1]
Nearly nine in ten (86%) have already made changes around the home to prepare for winter, with a quarter (26%) installing insulation [2]
Two in five (43%) will turn down their thermostat [2] , with a third (32
ONE IN FOUR CUSTOMERS ON STANDARD VARIABLE TARIFFS FEEL IN THE DARK ABOUT ENERGY BILL RISES
Days before the energy price hike, a quarter of consumers (27%) on Standard Variable Tariffs say they haven’t seen any communication from their supplier about their price rise [1]
Almost half of bill-payers surveyed (47%) mistakenly believe the new £1,971 price cap is the maximum
With energy prices set to rise significantly this winter, many people are paying closer attention to their utility bills. To help reduce the impact of rising costs, here are a few simple steps you can take to reduce your household energy usage. Be Wiser with your thermostat
Over 80% of a home’s energy consumption is used for heating and hot water, so looking at new ways of controlling this...
ALL THAT WASTED ENERGY! NICEIC CALLS ON BRITS TO GET SMARTER ON RISING ENERGY BILLS BY SWITCHING TO SMART TECH
With much of the nation still working from home and expecting a steep rise in their energy bills, NICEIC is advising homebound homeowners that it’s never been a better time to switch to smart technology in order to achieve significant savings.
