Our top energy saving tips

There are lots of simple ways to reduce your energy usage, save money and minimise your carbon footprint at the same time. With Big Energy Saving Week taking place from 18-24th January, we’ve put together some top tips so you can start saving today:

In your kitchen

• You could save £36 per year by not overfilling the kettle with water
• A dripping tap can use in excess of 5000 litres per year so make sure the taps are turned off properly after use
• Contact your water company to receive free water and energy saving products such as tap aerators

In your bathroom

• Reduce your shower times by just one minute to save an estimated £75 per year on your energy & water bills
• Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your face as bathroom taps can use an estimated 6 litres of water per minute
• Install a water efficient shower head that can save a household of four an estimated £70 per year off a gas bill and £115 per year off a water bill if your property has a water meter installed

Save on lighting

• Make sure you turn off lights when they are not in use
• You can reduce your energy bills by an estimated £35 per year by switching from energy inefficient lighting to LED versions

Save on appliances

• Switch off completely! Ensure appliances are not left on standby to save an estimated £30 per year
• When purchasing new electrical appliances, check the energy label to reduce running costs - aim for A rated or better appliances

Save on heating

• If you have a programmer linked to your heating system, ensure the timer is used so that the heating and hot water only comes on when required
• By turning your thermostat down by one-degree energy bills can be reduced by around 10% - ensure that your home is heated adequately though as cold homes impact health and wellbeing of occupants and can give rise to technical problems around the home
• Using smart heating controls correctly such as room thermostats, programmers and TRVs can reduce an annual energy bill by an estimated £75
• Closing curtains and blinds at dusk can reduce heat loss

Additional support

• Use comparisons sites to switch tariffs to save money and combat climate change
• Contact your energy provider to see if you are eligible to be placed onto the Priority Services Register and to see if you can have a smart meter installed
• Contact your energy provider to see if you are eligible for the Warm Homes Discount Scheme where you could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2020 to 2021For further information on how to save water, energy and money contact Citizens Advice, visit the Simple Energy Advice Service website or visit the Energy Saving Trust website

If you need any more advice and support, feel free to get in touch by emailing customer@moat.co.uk and we would be happy to help.