“Awareness of energy costs is needed more than ever as the majority of the ‘big six’ firms have recently raised their tariffs in response to Ofgem’s price cap rise. This is set to cost most consumers over £100 more per year, so forgetting to turn the heating off on warmer days could set you back a surprising amount.
“Another simple way to save money is turning your heating down by just a degree or two. We found almost a fifth (18%) of Brits have had an argument with a partner or flatmate about their home being too warm – if you find yourself having this disagreement, try explaining that turning the heat down by one degree could save up to 10% on your heating bill!
“If you haven’t switched energy suppliers recently, check to see if you can get a better deal elsewhere. Switching online can be done in under 15 minutes and potentially save over £300 a year, so it’s really worth doing.”
Jon Ostler, UK CEO at finder.com
