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SAVING ENERGY IN THE HOME
TAKING PLACE FROM JANUARY 17 TO JANUARY 24 , BIG ENERGY SAVING WEEK 2024 IS AN INITIATIVE THAT FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT ENERGY USAGE .
Although annual energy bills in England , Scotland and Wales have reduced slightly in recent months , they are still hundreds of pounds more expensive than they were two years ago , and it ’ s predicted that energy bills will remain high until the end of the decade . It ’ s never been more important to make sure you ’ re doing everything you can to be energy efficient at home , so here ’ s some top tips to reduce your energy usage and save money in the process .
Switch off lights and electrical appliances when not using them
To save the most energy , switch off the power point rather than leave appliances on standby . Turn off your heater , cooling units and appliances when you go to bed or leave the house . Switch off your computer and equipment such as printers or Wi-Fi routers overnight or when you ’ re away . Most computers have energy-saving settings that will turn the computer and screen off after a period of inactivity , too .
Insulate
One of the top energy saving tips is to insulate your home . If you don ’ t have any loft insulation , installing it could make all the difference - in a detached house , for example , you could save £ 380 off the energy bills every year by doing so . Additionally , over 30 % of the cost of heating your home is lost through the walls , so insulating them is a great way to save energy . Installing cavity wall insulation is expensive , but makes a big difference to the feel of your home and can save you up to £ 140 per year on your heating bills .
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