Energy Saving Tips
No doubt, UK energy bills have been rising over the years. You could actually save money by using energy more efficiently throughout your home.
The key is to see your home differently
To make big savings on your home energy bills, your perspective should be to view your home as a living energy system consisting of individual parts that affect each other. For example, by installation of energy efficient double glazed windows and loft insulation, when you need to replace your boiler and heating system, you may be able to manage with a comparatively smaller one that costs less, because the heated air inside will be retained by the use of glazed windows and loft insulation. As heating consumes majority of your energy, you'll save the maximum money by reducing your heating needs. The application of energy saving improvements in your home not only makes your home more comfortable, but also delivers long-term financial rewards. The savings in continuous reductions in energy bills will be higher than the cost of installing energy efficient appliances and improvements.
How much can you save on your home energy bills?
To start saving energy right now, you don't have to spend any money to reduce utility bills. Following and applying our no-cost energy saving tips around your home can save you hundreds of pounds a year. Above that, you can save even more money by switching to a cheaper supplier using the free and impartial service of Switch 365.
A change in your daily energy habits and installing energy efficient products and appliances around your home will significantly reduce your energy bills. These energy efficient products don't always cost more than the inefficient ones but will use less energy so are cheaper to maintain and run
Where to get free home energy saving advice
If you have any queries about saving energy at home, feel free to contact your energy supplier who may be able to offer you free advice on energy saving tips, information packs and discounts on energy saving products. You can also contact the Energy Saving Trust which offers free and impartial advice via their local Advice Centre on 0800 512012.
There is a wide range of grants available to help people make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce utility bills through draught-proofing, cavity wall or loft insulation, radiator controls and other methods. To find out if you are eligible for any of these, you need to phone your local energy efficiency advice centre on 0800 512 012. Also, look out for any special offers from your energy company or local authority - they might send you information about these with your bill.
EAGA...
...runs the government funded Warm front Scheme. Consumers can benefit from grants of up to £2,700, which can make your home warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat.
And if you're not on the mains gas network, you may be eligible for a grant of up to £4,000 to install an oil based central heating system.
If you own your home or rent from a private landlord and receive benefits related to income, age or disability, then you could be entitled to the following:
- A new energy saving central heating system in your home, or an upgrade/repair of your existing system
- Loft insulation
- Cavity wall insulation
- Draught proofing
Contact EAGA on Free Phone is 0800 316 6011 and their address is EAGA, Scottish Life House, Archbold Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1BR.