Last winter's sky-high fuel bills were a wake-up call for many of us, and with central heating and hot water accounting for over half the average home's energy use, making it more efficient and cheaper to run has become a top priority. Replacing the boiler is far from the only option – upgrading individual radiators and other heaters and improving insulation can make a substantial difference, too. From room-by-room solutions to installing the latest renewable systems, here's how to adopt the best possible heating plan.
1 SWITCH TO ELECTRIC RADIATORS
Over 90% of British households have gas boilers with radiators. These radiators are filled with water that's heated by the boiler and travels through the pipework