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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Andrew Young

Millions of Brits changed energy usage habits before higher price cap came into effect

The rising energy price cap encouraged millions of Brits to change their usage habits, a study has found.

A poll of 5,000 adults found almost three-quarters (73%) made changes at home in an attempt to reduce bills and offset the price cap rise before it came into effect on 1st April.

Common tactics include only filling the kettle with the amount needed (50%), improving a home’s insulation (37%), and turning the TV off at the plug when not in use (34%).

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