energy

picture of a child turning on a desk lamp

WATT’S UP? LEAVING THE LIGHTS ON CAUSES THE MOST HOUSEHOLD ENERGY ARGUMENTS —  WITH FAMILIES FALLING OUT MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK

  • 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
  • ...
picture of a child doing the laundry

Top tips for keeping school holiday energy bills down

SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER: HOW TO SAVE ENERGY WITH KIDS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays.

Uswitch.com , the comparison and switching service, is offering households tips on how to keep energy bills down.

Ben Gallizzi,...

picture of a couple looking at household bills

ENERGY SUPPLIERS ARE SITTING ON ALMOST  £7 BILLION OF HOUSEHOLDS’ MONEY

  • Research suggests 16 million UK households have almost £7 billion in energy credit, with half of those in credit (49%) having balances over £200[1]
  • Credit is £5 billion higher than last year [2] against the background of a mild winter and consumer efforts to reduce energy use
  • Nearly four million households owe £920 million to their energy providers – £234 on
  • ...
picture of a smart meter

Exeter ranks ninth in the list of cities with the highest utility bills, according to a new study

  • London is revealed to be the UK city with the highest utility bills
  • Coventry and Leeds follow in second and third on the list, respectively
  • Portsmouth is the city with the cheapest utility bills

New research has revealed the top 10 cities in the UK with the highest utility bills – and London places top of the list.

Experts at Solar Panel...

picture of a child loading the dishwasher

BAD ENERGY HABITS ADDING £285 A YEAR TO HOUSEHOLD BILLS

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,
  • ...
picture of a cold woman working in a blanket

TIPS TO AVOID GETTING A FROSTY RECEPTION FROM YOUR TECH AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

PHONE-CHILLING WEATHER: USWITCH TIPS TO AVOID GETTING A FROSTY RECEPTION FROM YOUR TECH AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS

After a mild start to the season, the cold weather is settling in and we’re looking at ways to keep ourselves warm ahead of the winter. However, spare a thought for your gadgets too, as they can sometimes freeze under pressure and struggle to keep up with demands....

picture of a Christmas lights on a house

TWO FIFTHS OF BRITS PUTTING UP XMAS LIGHTS EARLIER THIS WINTER

I’M DREAMING OF A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS: TWO FIFTHS OF BRITS PUTTING UP XMAS LIGHTS EARLIER THIS WINTER TO CHEER UP A MISERABLE YEAR
  • Two fifths of households (40%) are putting up Christmas lights earlier this winter, with one in seven saying they want to brighten up a miserable year [1]
  • Eight in ten households (80%) will put up lights this year despite the energy crisis [2] , with
  • ...
picture of couple looking at bills

7 Expert hacks to reduce your family’s energy bill

  1. Invest in hot teddies

While it’s common knowledge switching on the heating regularly can cause bills to surge, it can be tempting to give in as temperatures drop. Hot water bottles can be a great option for keeping the whole family warm, and for heating up beds before bedtime.

But one smarter option for parents is hot water bottle teddies, or microwaveable hot...

picture of woman doing the laundry

DRY ANOTHER DAY: SWAP THE TUMBLE DRYER FOR A HEATED AIRER TO SAVE £85 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
  • ...
picture of woman turning the thermostat down

ONE IN FIVE HOUSEHOLDS TO CUT THEIR ENERGY USE TO COPE WITH BILLS THIS WINTER

  • 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
  • ...

Pages

Lifestyle Daily - For all the latest lifestyle news
Devon Eco Boutique - 20% off first order with using DEVON20, Kids 0-6 | Adults | Gifts - Advert
Your Pets Daily - Your pets, our passion - advert
Property Daily - Your daily property news - advert banner
Women's Sport Daily - The new home of women's sport in the UK