British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers who agree to change daily habit will be handed £170
British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers who change a "daily habit" can be handed £170 each thanks to a new energy price hack. By implementing simple changes in daily habits, households could save up to £170 on their energy bills.
Experts at Grant Store have shared practical tips to help customers as the Ofgem price cap hits £1717 this month, and will stay there until January 1: "Simple changes in every day habits can help you save on energy bills over time."
One of the easiest ways to cut back is by turning off standby appliances, which could save between nine per cent and 16 per cent of electricity usage annually. Lowering the thermostat by just one degree can also result in big savings.
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Regulator Ofgem's price cap for 27 million households jumped by 10% to an average £1,717 a year from October 1. While it is called a cap, most suppliers in reality have whacked up their prices to the limit permitted.
The experts said: "It may seem like a small adjustment, but it could save you up to £80 annually on your energy bills. Being mindful of your heating settings, particularly in rooms that are less frequently used, is a big part of efficient energy consumption."
Washing clothes at 30 degrees not only reduces energy consumption by around 40 per cent compared to higher temperatures but also protects garments from wear and tear. They said: "With modern detergents, you can get the same clean results at lower temperatures, which translates to significant savings over time."
The experts added: "Making energy-efficient choices with even the smallest items, like LED light bulbs, can have a big impact on your energy bills." They say: "Adjusting how you heat your home or when you use certain appliances based on this data can make a big difference."