The QUICK Wins

The BIG Wins

+ Turn off electrical appliances when

not in use – UK households could

save an average of £147 per year if

appliances were turned off rather than

on standby, according to British Gas(5).

+ Turn thermostats down by one

degree – Even before the cost of

energy escalated, energy experts at

uSwitch advised that turning down the

thermostat by one degree could save

approximately £80 on heating bills.

+ Only boil the kettle with the amount

of water needed – This small change

could save at least £36 a year

according to the Energy Saving Trust

+ Wash clothes at lower temperatures

– Washing at 30 degrees rather than

40 degrees can help reduce energy

usage and bills.

+ Buy efficient appliances – When it’s

time to buy a new appliance, look for

an A+++ appliance. An A+++ fridge

freezer will save around £320 in

energy bills over its lifetime compared

to an A+ model(6).

+ Install a new boiler – Energy and

money can be saved by upgrading

the boiler, if an older one is still in

operation. In fact, based on energy

prices in March 2019, a detached

house upgrading from a G-rated boiler

could save around £300 a year(7).

+ Invest in double glazing – An entirely

single-glazed, semi-detached home

costs at least £110 more a year to

keep warm, compared to one with

A-rated double glazing(8).