Saving money can be a hot topic of conversation for any individual, couple or family. With bills needing to be paid and the rising cost of living it’s only natural for us to seek ways to save as much as we can. Sometimes this may involve reducing our food bill, or shopping in different stores. It might involve sacrificing holidays and spending money on ourselves. But there is another way you can save money, and that is through your energy usage. Read on to find out ways, you can do just that!
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Switch off items that you are not using
One of the biggest wastes of your energy is through appliances being left on standby when not in use. They are in effect still switched on, using energy even though they are not on fully. Switching a TV off at the wall or by the on/off button is a great place to start. Lights are also a big energy waster. A lot of people leave lights on in rooms they are no longer in or using. Children can be the world’s worst for things like this. Make sure you are only using lighting in the room you need it to be on. This could save you a lot of money over the course of a year. It’s a simple thing to do, but getting into the habit of switching things off at the mains will always help to make savings on your bill.
Look at how you use your heating
Just by reducing the temperature of your heating down by a few degrees can offer huge savings ,on your energy bill. If you can switch it off completely. by layering up on the clothes you wear or using extra blankets, a lot of money can be saved. Of course, we need to use our heating as and when required. So this is when you may want to consider investing in other sources for heating. You could look at heating oil for your home from companies like New Era or solar panels as an alternative. You could also set your heating on a timer for when you need it. If you are not at home all day, then the heating doesn’t need to be warming the house up for nobody.
Change light bulbs
We can’t always switch the lights off, so a good way to save some extra energy is by switching the light bulbs to more energy efficient ones. You could seek advice from a local Light bulb retailer. They will be able to advise on the best bulbs for your fittings that will provide the most saving. They are the experts.
Replace those windows
The biggest thing you can do is invest in doors and replace windows, one way you can do that is by replacing them completely for energy savings ones. This helps you keep the heat in and less likely to escape, so you are less likely to use your heating system.
Switch energy provider for a better deal
It can look like a mammoth task to change energy providers, but it isn’t as scary as you think. You may stick with the same company for ease, but this may mean you are paying more on a standard tariff. Check out the latest deals; you could save a lot of money by switching provider. It’s advisable to do this every few years to avoid paying more than you should be.
Let’s hope these tips help you to save some extra money on your energy bills.
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