10 Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Your Home

In this blog, we will explore how to reduce energy consumption within your house without sacrificing your warmth or comfort. As inflation persists and the cost-of-living crisis becomes a bigger and rising concern, home energy savings becomes a topic of interest to many who are looking for new ways to save money to continue enjoying the same lifestyle they always have. Reducing energy consumption in our homes is necessary not only to reduce bills but also to help bring our carbon footprint down and do our bit towards the environment. Not all changes are drastic, some are small like changing certain daily habits while others require bigger investments of time or money or both.

• Light Bulbs: Energy-saving light bulbs are one of the most convenient ways to save energy because they are easily accessible to everyone. They also last around 12 times more than other traditional light bulbs. Halogen, LEDs and fluorescent light bulbs are the most popular when upgrading your light bulbs and taking care of energy efficient measure. energy-efficient light bulbs. These lightbulbs save an average of £35 a year, making the small effort of switching the light bulb worth it.

• Energy Efficient Appliances: Most new major appliances like fridges and washing machines have energy efficiency ratings displayed on them. These machines operate for long durations of time, and it is therefore important to make sure that they save as much energy as possible. Ratings go from A to G, with A being the most efficient and G being the least. Making sure that you choose white goods that have a good energy rating will help save on your bill and will reduce harmful emissions helping contribute to your efforts in protecting the environment.

• Insulate Your Home: Insulation is a key point when it comes to making sure that you reduce your energy consumption and bills. Insulation requirements depend on your energy efficiency measuresthe efficiency of your home, and what is best for it. Most homes lose most of their heat through their loft and therefore loft insulation is always highly recommended. External and cavity wall insulations are also key to a highly efficient home. Insulations can help you save up to £600 a year on bills. Some households also insulate their hot water cylinders which also contributes to bringing the bills down. As many UK homes lack proper insulation, the UK government has increased funding to the Energy Obligation Company, to be able to offer it for free to eligible households. If you are a homeowner and you receive benefits from the government then you might be eligible for a free insulation grant. The ECO4 scheme has grants that cover internal and external wall insulations, as well as loft, room-in-roof and underfloor. Fill in the form here in less than 45 seconds and one of our team members will get back to you in less than 24 hours to let you know if you qualify for any free upgrades under the ECO4 scheme, including free insulations.

• Programmable Thermostats : New boilers mostly come with the latest technology, allowing you to set the timings you want the heating to be on and off. This would allow you to save more than £140 a year, helping bring down your bills and carbon footprint. New boilers that are installed with the ECO4 scheme come with programmable thermostats. If you are a homeowner who receives benefits and wants to check if you are eligible for a free boiler, fill out the form here.

• Unplug Devices When Not In Use : Not unplugging devices can cost an average of £60 a year, with reports claiming it can reach over £90. With prices skyrocketing and the cost-of-living crisis continuing to affect many households, just unplugging devices can make a big difference. Investing in a power strip can make it easier.

• Use Energy Efficient Settings: Using settings like washing at a colder setting can help save a lot on your bills. Most new washing machines have eco settings that wash at around 30-40 degrees.

• Energy Audits: Booking an energy audit for your home can help you determine where the energy loss is occurring and allows you to take measures to trap the heat in your home better. If you qualify for heating system upgrades under the ECO4, then you can book a free survey to help determine how you can make your home more efficient. Contact us here to learn more.
• Bleed the Radiators: Radiators can be less efficient because of trapped air. Having a specialist bleed it for you will help you save on heating costs.
• Don’t Fill Your Kettles: Boiling extra water is a hidden extra cost that can be easily avoided by just filling the amount that you need. Boiling extra water adds around £10 a year for a UK household and increases your carbon footprint.
• Smaller TV: A 32-inch plasma TV will use 50% less energy than a 42-inch. This is another way you can maximise your home energy savings. When picking a new TV set it is important to consider which are more energy efficient, and the size you will go for especially if you watch the TV for long hours.