By following some simple energy-saving tips, you can reduce your bills:
- shut outside doors and close curtains at night
- shut all windows, unless you need ventilation
- turn the room thermostat down as far as you can, while still remaining comfortable
- wear warm clothes in winter
- turn off the heating in late spring and summer
- boil only the water you need rather than filling the kettle completely
- let food cool to room temperature before you put it in the fridge or freezer
- don’t leave appliances like televisions in stand-by mode; they still use electricity; instead, switch them off properly at the ‘off’ switch
- turn off all lights when you don’t need them
Energywatch is a consumer watchdog that provides advice on bills, energy suppliers, grants and benefits.
Solid Fuel Association provides advice on open fires.
Home Heat this helpline is an independent service that helps people with advise on paying bills and keeping warm.
All of the above information can be obtained as a booklet from www.direct.gov.uk. It is also available in a wide variety of languages from the same source.
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