Save energy at home - our top tips

“JUST A HANDFUL OF CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE”

With the rising cost of living, learning how to save energy at home has never been more important. Simple things such as leaving your phone on standby, or overfilling the kettle, could be costing you hundreds of pounds a year.

Incorporating a few energy-saving ideas into your usual routine won’t just keep your house warm, it could help you make real savings.

‘If every household in Britain made just a handful of energy-saving changes, the combined impact could make a big difference to both our finances and the environment,’ explains Laura McGradie, head of consumer advice at Energy Saving Trust.

1 TURN DOWN YOUR THERMOSTAT BY ONE DEGREE

Flicking your thermostat dial down from 25 to 24 degrees could save households across the UK £800 million. Another myth busted is that it’s cheaper