Energy experts share 10 ways to cut heating bills in older homes before price hike
dailyrecord.co.ukRecent data released by the Office for National Statistics showed that 60 per cent of assessed homes in the UK have low energy efficiency ratings which can be a major contributing factor when it comes to fuel bills.
Ofgem, the energy regulator, has now increased the energy price cap to 54% which means an estimated households across the country will pay an extra £693 this year on their fuel bills and worryingly, could see them go up by another 40 per cent in October, according to consumer champion Martin Lewis.
To help those living in older properties combat soaring bills, green energy experts at GEUK (Green Energy UK) have shared some all-year-round tips on how to be more efficient and reduce costs without making any major changes to your home.
GEUK said: “The main focus areas for us on energy efficiency is around how we individually manage our behaviours. We should consider how we use energy to reduce the amount we are consuming. “By making simple changes to how and when we use our energy, can help our bills as well as make energy usage more efficient.”Here are some quick tips you can do straight away.One of the simplest and probably most old-fashioned ways of reducing your energy consumption and keeping your home warm is to draw your curtains or blinds.
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