5 Tips to reduce your home energy bills in 2016

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This month we’ll be focusing on some simple ways for you to reduce your energy bills and make your electrics more efficient; both at home and in the office.

They might seem obvious, but it’s impressive how quickly you can begin to notice the difference and the compound effect of taking these steps.

 

  1. Lighting

Lighting has moved on an incredible amount over recent years, with more options available that will save you money in the long run, despite a larger initial investment. Energy saving light bulbs can last 12 times longer than ordinary bulbs and you can save up to £78 over it lifetime.

Better yet, investing in LED light bulbs might seem like it’s not worth it initially, but they last much longer than standard energy saving light bulbs, have a better quality of light and in most cases you will see the payback within 6 months for an average household.

 

  1. Laundry

By washing at 30 degrees you can use 1/3 less of the electricity that would have been consumed on a 40 wash. Ditch the dryer if you can, although many are much more efficient than the old days of turning it on and being able to watch your electric meter tick over by the second, you’ll still be surprised at how much you can save.

 

  1. Insulation

How efficient are the windows in your house? Cavity wall, loft or under floor insulation; there are plenty of options available and all of them will have a cost saving factor attached. As well as being more energy efficient, they’ll help to keep your home warmer and can reduce the amount of heating you used.

 

  1. Turn down the heat

Turning down your heating doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be colder. Generally speaking, you will save 3% on your heating bill for every degree that you turn down your thermostat. Better yet, there a hundreds of products available nowadays that will help to boost the flow of heat around your home.

 

 

  1. Tariff

Most important of all is to make sure you’re on the most cost effective tariff for your needs. There are plenty of price comparison sites available that can do a thorough check of what’s available to you based on your current energy consumption.

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