UK Government shares seven quick ways to save £350 on energy bills next year
28.12.2022 - 13:05
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
The UK Government has launched a dedicated website aimed at helping households save money on their energy bills. A new advertising campaign has also started airing on TV screens nationwide as part of the ‘It All Adds Up’ £18 million awareness initiative.
The 30-second advert, which will be screened during festive schedules on ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky and other television channels, offers suggestions about how to cut bills and save energy. It tells the public: “This is a 30-second ad. That’s not long, but it is long enough to do something that could save you money on your energy bills.”
Millions of households are expected to save over £1,300 on their energy bills this winter through the Energy Price Guarantee and Energy Bill Support Scheme. People living in park homes, or those using oil to heat their homes are still waiting on the £400 and £200 Alternative Fuel Payment support, which is expected to be available in the early new year.
The new microsite on GOV.UK explains: “There are lots of things you can do at home, from easy no cost actions to bigger investments, that could save you hundreds more.”
Below are seven tips to help you save money on energy bills, full details can be found on GOV.UK here.
Flow temperature is the temperature of the water that your boiler sends to radiators. Reducing flow temperature isn’t the same as lowering your thermostat and won’t noticeably reduce the temperature of your home but may increase the time it takes to reach the target temperature on your thermostat.
The guidance advises: “If you are over 65, or have pre-existing health conditions, you may want to set a slightly higher flow temperature of 65C to ensure your home warms more quickly.”
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