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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vicky Shaw

28% of people ‘have acted for first time this summer to cut energy use’

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British households have reduced their energy bills by £22 a month by making simple changes since the price cap rise in April, such as leaving hair to dry naturally, switching devices off at the socket and limiting use of the tumble dryer.

In a survey of 5,000 adults, 28 per cent said 2022 was the first summer they had tried consciously to reduce their energy use.

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