With energy prices already sky-high and rising inflation eating into people’s budgets, many are choosing to keep away from the thermostat for now.
But as the months get colder, many households will reluctantly have to put on the central heating to keep the chill at bay.
There is also no getting away from energy-intensive activities, like firing up the stove to cook dinner, putting the dishwasher on or sticking clothes in the washing machine.
