With the cost of running a house at an absurd high amid the cost-of-living crisis, Manchester Evening News reporter Harriet Morphy-Morris looked into the various ways to cut down your energy bills. Doing things such as turning off standby appliances, running the washing machine during off-peak hours and turning the thermostat down by one degree, were a few of the methods she attempted as she attempted to slash her costs.
Harriet was concerned her and her partner's direct debit payments were continuing to rise despite taking these measures, as they desperately tried to work out why they were overspending. The couple are on a standard variable tariff with EDF, so expected inconsistent prices considering the economic climate, but they remained concerned as they simply could not understand why their monthly bill exceeded the average amount for a family-of-four.
