Energy bills represent a significant household cost. Many of the best savings cost little or nothing to implement.
Quick wins
- Turn your boiler thermostat down by 1°C — saves around £150 per year
- Switch appliances off standby — saves around £55 per year
- Only heat rooms you are using
- Wash clothes at 30°C
Bigger changes
- Cavity wall and loft insulation — check for government grants (gov.uk)
- Smart meter — helps you monitor real-time usage
This is general information. Energy prices and grants change regularly — check gov.uk and ofgem.gov.uk for current figures.