Tips that could help you save energy this winter
The EFL Trust, along with Club Community Organisations across England and Wales, have teamed up with Smart Energy GB to makes sure that the communities we serve understand the benefits of smart meters.
As part of a partnership until the end of 2025, tens of thousands of households will be informed about how a smart meter – the new generation of gas and electricity meters rolled out across Great Britain – helps you to take control of your energy use.
We’ve put together a list of 5 simple tips that could help you and your family save energy during these colder months…
- Cook for everyone at once
If you have a busy household, make sure you’re catering for everyone, even for those watching TV in another room. Plus, it’s more sociable.
Cooking up treats in a microwave or air fryer uses less energy than the oven, so why not give it a shot if you’ve got one? Search online for microwave and air fryer recipes.
- Lower your combi boiler flow temperature to 60°C
Reducing your boiler flow temperature from 80°C to 60°C isn’t about making your house cooler; it’s about lowering the temperature of the water your boiler sends to the radiators in your home.
This makes the boiler work more efficiently, meaning you use less energy to warm your home to the same temperature.
- Only boil the water you need
When you’re sticking the kettle on, make sure you only boil the amount of water you need, rather than filling it up to the max.
By not over-boiling, you could save on your energy bills.
- Turn appliances off at the wall
You probably already know that switching appliances off at the plug saves energy. According to the Energy Saving Trust it could be £55 a year by simply remembering to turn your appliances off standby mode.
Check the instructions for any appliances you aren’t sure about. Some satellite and digital TV recorders may need to be left plugged in so they can keep track of any programmes you want to record.
- Ask your energy supplier for a smart meter
Getting a smart meter installed is a great way to monitor the energy you are consuming. The handy in-home display shows you how much you are spending in near-real time.
Take a look at our dedicated info page about smart metes by clicking here.
