You could save more than £300 on your energy bills by making six simple changes in your home, according to experts.
Tips on ways to reduce energy costs have been put together by Citizens Advice and the Energy Savings Trust. The advice includes turning appliances off standby, draught proofing windows and doors and not overfilling your kettle.
These may sound like obvious changes to make, but they could make a big difference to your energy bill in the long term, without impacting your lifestyle, reports The Mirror. The advice comes as households across the country grapple with high energy prices.
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The typical energy bill for an average household is £2,500 because of the Energy Price Guarantee - although this isn't an absolute cap on what you pay. The Energy Price Guarantee puts a limit on how much you can be charged for each unit of gas and electricity you use, along with the standing charges.
This means if you use more energy, you'll pay more - or reduce your consumption, and you'll pay less. The Energy Price Guarantee is due to rise to £3,000 in April.
How to cut your energy bill by £350
Turning your appliances off standby could save you £65 a year
Draught proofing windows, doors and blocking cracks around your home could save you up to £125 a year
Turning off lights when you leave a room could save you £25 a year
Washing your clothes at 30 degrees and doing one less machine run a week could save you around £34 a year
Reducing your shower time to 4 minutes can save you £95 a year
Avoiding overfilling the kettle could save you £13 a year
Gillian Cooper, head of energy policy for Citizens Advice, said: "Millions of people are struggling with sky high energy bills. These expert tips should help you safely save money and make sure you’re getting all the support you’re entitled to.
"We also know many people are already doing everything they can and are still stretched beyond their limit. If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone - talk to your supplier or come to Citizens Advice for free, independent support."
Citizens Advice has been putting videos on TikTok to help people with their energy bills. You can see them here.
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