Households have reduced their energy spend by an average of £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. A study of 5,000 adults found 28 per cent say this is the first summer they’ve made attempts to reduce their energy use.
These attempts include turning unused lights off (49 per cent), switching devices off at the socket (39 per cent) and disconnecting phone chargers at the mains (37 per cent). Other hacks include hanging washing outside as opposed to using a dryer (38 per cent) and letting their hair dry naturally instead of using a hairdryer (26 per cent).
For those who have adjusted their energy habits for summer, bills have been reduced by an average of £22.09-a-month. And of those surveyed who have seen a reduction in their bills, the number of people with a smart meter was 23 per cent higher than those without one installed.
