Simple steps to save energy at home

Uswitch, a leading UK energy comparison and advice provider, has published a comprehensive guide featuring over 100 practical energy-saving tips for households. The guide is designed to help residents reduce their energy consumption and lower bills – especially relevant as many continue to work from home.

Tips are grouped by room and cover everything from reducing TV standby power to improving insulation and using smart technology. Whether you’re looking for quick wins or long-term investments, the guide offers accessible advice for anyone aiming to live more sustainably.

Here are just a few examples from the guide: 

• Turning the thermostat down by just one degree can save around £90 a year
• Switching devices off at the plug instead of leaving them on standby can save up to £45
• Replacing old bulbs with LEDs can cut lighting costs by up to 75%
• Boiling water in a kettle instead of on the hob uses less energy

To read the full guide, visit Uswitch’s 104 energy saving tips for your home page.

For further energy tips, visit the Centre for Sustainable Energy’s page to find out How to make a draught excluder.

And to upgrade your boiler to a more energy efficient heat pump, check if your home is heat pump ready to access the Boiler Upgrade Scheme at thermly.co.uk.