Energy experts share four easy household tweaks that could save you £210 a year.
There’s simple ways to reduce your energy bills(Image: Iryna Melnyk via Getty Images)
As part of Energy Savers Week, the Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice Bureau have joined forces to offer expert guidance on cutting household bills.
Gillian Cooper, Director of Energy at Citizens Advice, said: “Energy Savers Week is designed to help people make small adjustments at home to have a big impact on your energy bills.” One of the most simple changes households can make is to reduce the length of their morning or evening shower. Experts suggest setting a four-minute timer, which could result in annual savings of £45. Alongside shorter showers, the second recommendation is to “check the temperature on the thermostat”, reports the Express. Most properties should maintain a comfortable warmth with the thermostat set between 18°C and 21°C. The experts noted: “Turning your thermostat down by one degree, from 22°C to 21°C, could save you £90 a year.”
Households are also urged to avoid using tumble dryers during winter, as they can be costly to operate. Rather than relying on a tumble dryer, a heated clothes airer is suggested, which “could save you £65 a year”. Finally, the last adjustment you can implement at home is simply avoiding overfilling the kettle. By only boiling the amount of water you actually need, rather than filling it to the maximum each time, you could save £10 annually. Whilst these individual savings may appear modest, combining all four measures throughout the year could see households pocket an extra £210.
Andrew Northcott, from the Energy Saving Trust, explained: “Energy Savers Week is about inspiring everyday energy wins… from taking a shower to [popping on the kettle], we want to reassure people that small changes really can make a difference.”
What’s the government doing to help with energy bills?
Martin McCluskey, Minister for Energy Consumers, revealed they’ve widened access to the £150 Warm Home Discount, bringing it to roughly six million households this winter. Those who qualify for the one-off £150 reduction on their electricity bill include low-income families and individuals receiving the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit.
A letter should have landed between October 2025 and January 2026, though anyone who hasn’t heard anything yet can get in touch with the Warm Home Discount Scheme directly. “Our comprehensive Warm Homes Plan will also be the biggest ever public investment in home upgrades, totalling almost £15 billion, helping families cut energy bills for good,” Mr McCluskey added.