Tiny Changes to Save Money and Support the Planet

Conventional energy derived from fossil fuels is becoming more expensive due to supply issues and the drive towards net-zero carbon emissions. With this expected to continue in the near future, it’s time to make tiny changes in our lifestyles that help to reduce consumption and costs.  

Reduce Thermostat 

A thermostat is a device that controls the energy levels in your home; thermostats use sensors and can be automatic or manual. However, even automatic sensors can be adjusted manually, which is a good idea if you want to monitor the amount of energy you are using in the home.

 

According to th Energy Saving Trust, reducing your thermostat by a few degrees can save you around 10% on your annual energy bill. This is quite significant, especially when you consider the rising energy prices this winter, so find ways to stay warm when you turn down the heat. 

Switch Off Appliances 

How much can you realistically save when you switch off the appliances in your home at the mains, so there is no stand-by light? Most people think the result on their energy bill is negligible; after all, a stand-by light is a tiny LED, so it can’t draw very much power from mains electricity. 

 

In fact, switching off your appliances at the mains can save you around £55 on your bill every year – something that is bound to make a difference when you consider the price rises. Additionally, switching lights off when you leave the room can save you around £20 per year.

Install New Devices

The government is not blind to the fact that people are struggling with their energy costs at the moment; that’s why they have provided grants to qualifying households – these are low-income households or ones on Universal credit. The grants help people to install energy-saving devices. 

 

If you want to install a more eco-friendly boiler to reduce your energy costs and help the planet, install energy storage units that gather heat through the night when energy is cheaper, or update the radiators in your home, contact All Seasons Group to see if you qualify for an energy grant. 

Use Smart Meters 

These days no home should be without a smart meter. Smart meters are an excellent way to change your everyday habits and reduce the amount of energy used in your household. A smart meter monitors the total energy usage every half hour and sends it to a helpful display to read. 

 

Smart meters are easy to get; all you have to do is contact your energy company and request one. The energy company will then arrange an installation. Once installed, your energy readings will be more accurate, and you will have a display that puts you in control of your energy usage.  

Better Economy 

If you want to make energy savings and keep your energy usage under control, you need to make tiny changes. Try to reduce the amount of hot water you are using in the shower and turn down the washing machine. Also, use full loads in the washing machine and defrost the freezer.