More than a quarter (28%) of people say this is the first summer they have taken action to reduce their energy use, after typically paying less attention to bills during the warmer months, a survey has found. Common changes include turning off unused lights, switching devices off at the socket, and unplugging or disconnecting phone chargers from the mains when they are not in use, according to the research for Smart Energy GB.
It said people with a smart meter who have changed their habits have made bigger savings on their bills typically than those without one. Households have recently been warned to expect to see energy bills soar further in the coming months.
Experts at Cornwall Insight said bills could rise from a current record of £1,971, to £3,245 in October and then further to £3,364 at the start of next year. The forecasts are based on what an average household will spend on gas and electricity in a year.
