There are a few things you can do to your house to make sure your getting the most out of your money.

• • Make sure you have loft & wall insulation in the house
• • Make sure you insulate your hot water tank
• • Make sure you have one of the new more effective thermostats – if you’re not sure call your energy provider to check. 1⁰C lower on your room thermostat can save £10 a month on your heating bills, that’s £120 a year!
• • Invest in a draught excluder (or make your own from an old pair of tights!)
• • Don’t leave lights on, if you leave the room, turn the lights off
• • Make sure all of your bulbs are energy saving bulbs
• • Another option is to generate your own energy – solar panels are a popular option in the UK but there are other options available
• • Ring your energy provider – see if they can offer you a better, cheaper tariff
• • If they can’t provide you with a cheaper tariff – look at comparison websites & see if they can offer you a better deal
• • For unbiased advice ring the Energy Saving Trust – they may also be able to recommend grants & schemes that are available to you.

Also:

• - Energy Saving Trust: 0800 512 012 / http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
• - uswitch.com
• - moneysupermarket.com/gas-and-electricity/the-energy-shop/
• - ukpower.co.uk