Save money on your electricity bill

Top tips to help you save money on your electricity bill.

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Don’t standby, switch off

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  • Turn appliances off at the plug to save an average of £30 a year

  • You can use timer plugs to help schedule when you turn appliances off and on

  • You can even get plug sockets that can be turned off via your phone

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Be smart with your wash

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  • Washing at 30 degrees can help reduce your energy use

  • If you can cut out one wash cycle per week you’ll clip £5 off your annual energy bill

  • When filling your washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, one full load uses less water than 2 half loads

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Switch to energy saving lightbulbs

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  • LED lights and low energy lightbulbs use less energy, so you’ll pay less for your bills and reduce the carbon footprint of your home. It’s a win for the environment, and a win for your wallet

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Upgrade your appliances

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  • Throwing out a perfectly good appliance won’t save you much money, but when it is time to swap, going for one with a high energy-efficiency rating can be worth the investment

  • An A+++ fridge freezer will save around £320 in energy bills over its lifetime compared to an A+ model

  • An A+++ washing machine will typically use £65 less energy than an A+ one over an 11-year product lifespan

  • A modern, efficient dishwasher will typically cost around £7 less a year to run compared to an older model

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