A Scots couple who claimed their neighbour's 36ft hedge sent their energy bills soaring have won a fight to have it chopped down.
17.03.2022 - 17:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Most households can think of little else other than how to save money ahead of the upcoming energy price hikes next month with a new report from consumer group Which? Indicating that Scots will pay an estimated £21.13 extra every week in April on heating and eating costs.
And as the official start of spring approaches - March 20 - most people will be hoping for a turn in the weather to save on central heating costs.
However, experts at PlumbNation have revealed there is actually a specific date to add to your calendar which is the official ‘switch off’ day to act.
Heating expert, Jordan Chance, explained: “Although there is no single temperature at which you should turn your heating off, many aim for the time when clocks go forward, which this year falls on 27th March.
“Spring is just around the corner, and as the weather gradually begins to turn warmer, more and more people are keeping their heating on for shorter amounts of time.
"While many may be waiting for the temperature to change, there’s no specific temperature at which you should be turning off your heating, as it will depend on how well insulated your home is.”
He continued: “Well insulated homes will retain their heat even when temperatures are low into the early spring, but every home will be different.
“It is also important to note that leaving your heating on low all day does not reduce your heating bills.
“Having the heating on only as and when you need it, is the best way to save energy. Using a thermostat with a timer offers a simple and speedy solution to controlling your heating effectively.”
Jordan has also shared effective ways to help keep your home warm, and save money on your energy bills, despite the upcoming price hike.
Your thermostat controls
A Scots couple who claimed their neighbour's 36ft hedge sent their energy bills soaring have won a fight to have it chopped down.
Brits are facing higher bills this month as the cost of living crisis rumbles on. A number of changes that will affect your wallet come into force this month - and several with impact your finances from today.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has warned people not to break the law ahead of gas and electric bill increases after fans questioned him about their meter readings. From April 1 households all across the UK will see a sharp increase in their energy bills, but there are ways to mitigate the sharp costs.
Energy regulator Ofgem has issued advice to consumers who are experiencing issues with submitting their meter readings. It comes just a day before energy bills are set to skyrocket due to an increase in the energy cap for suppliers.
Energy providers are struggling to keep up with the demand from Scots eager to log meter readings ahead of a 54% rise in the energy price cap.
Energy bills in Renfrewshire are one of the cheapest in the country as new research reveals areas hardest hit by soaring energy costs.
Gas and electricity bills are set to rise on April 1 as a result of the energy price cap increase. The energy price cap is the maximum amount that all UK energy suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity.
An urgent search has been launched for a missing hillwalker who became separated from his friends on a day trip to Loch Lee in Angus.
The fatal Cameron House fire and C-Diff outbreak were discussed during a parliament debate calling for a new law putting families first in the wake of public tragedies and scandals.
No matter who you get your gas and electricity from, it's already clear that April is going to bring a large increase in energy bills.
A new survey by Which? for its annual Consumers in Scotland report has identified households’ growing concerns about the rising cost of living, soaring energy bills and disparities in broadband speeds across the country.
Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are bracing themselves for the upcoming energy price hikes which are set to come into effect at the start of next month.
Urgent calls have been made to increase support for older people on low incomes after a survey by Age Scotland found almost all its respondents were worried about paying bills next month.
Boris Johnson’s has met with oil giants to trash out new terms for North Sea exploration as he delayed the launch of the UK’s new “energy supply strategy”.
The Scottish Government has announced more than £160 million of funding is being invested this year to help make homes and buildings warmer and more efficient, supporting efforts to tackle fuel poverty while helping householders manage their energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.
For many people still working from home or now following a new hybrid way of working, being in the house for longer periods of time typically means having the heating on more often than in the days before the coronavirus pandemic.
Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are facing an even bigger increase in their fuel bills from next month following Ofgem's price cap announcement in February.