The new Ofgem energy price cap will lower prices for household gas and electric bills but with winter approaching and people using their gas and electricity more the cost of those bills could continue to rise. We look at ways you can use less gas and electricity in your home to save money on your bills.
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00:00 With the cost of living crisis people are worried about their rising bills and with
00:05 winter coming up they could rise further.
00:08 So we are taking a look at a few ways that could help reduce your energy costs.
00:13 Firstly learn how to read your meter as it can stop you from being overcharged.
00:18 Another way to help is turning off devices such as TVs and games consoles instead of
00:23 leaving them on standby.
00:25 Another one is not to overfill your kettle, it may seem like a strange one but keeping
00:29 the volume of water down to a minimum can save you money throughout the year.
00:33 If you wash your clothes at a lower temperature you can save around £28 off your annual bill
00:38 according to the Emergency Saving Trust.
00:41 If you start to feel a draft make sure to draft proof those areas as it could save you
00:46 £125 annually.
00:49 Investing in insulation or adding solar panels to your home are more long term energy saving
00:53 measures.
00:54 these have a large upfront cost but could return some savings on your bills.