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In light of the incoming strain on Britons wallets, with energy bills not expected to drop below \u00a31,700 for the rest of the decade experts have shared quick and actionable tips to save on energy at home.<\/p>\n
From October 1, 2023, the energy price cap is set at \u00a31,923 a year for a typical household who use gas and electricity and pay by Direct Debit.<\/p>\n
The price cap does not limit one\u2019s total bill as it depends on how much energy they use.<\/p>\n
The way people pay for their energy, where they live, their meter type and their consumption will affect their energy bill.<\/p>\n
The Resolution Foundation demonstrates that while the cost per unit of energy is coming down, 7.2 million – or 35 percent of homes – in England will spend more than they did last winter.<\/p>\n
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It is estimated that the average household will be spending about \u00a31,923 a year on their energy bills come October, down from \u00a32,074 last year.<\/p>\n
Mark Sait, the CEO\/founder\u00a0SaveMoneyCutCarbon\u00a0said: \u201cStart by switching off appliances that aren\u2019t in use at the mains, changing your shower heads to a low-flow model, and the easiest, swapping your incandescent light bulb for an energy-efficient one.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis simple and cost-effective behaviour can reduce your energy consumption by 90 percent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Turn the thermostat down by one degree<\/strong><\/p>\n According to Mr Sait, by turning down your thermostat by one degree, households can save up to 10 percent on their heating bill.<\/p>\n The World Health Organisation states that a home at 18\u00b0 is the appropriate household temperature for a healthy adult. Therefore, if someone tends to set their thermostat to 20 or 21 degrees, they can try setting it to only 18\u00b0 as this reduction will help them save energy and money.<\/p>\n Switch off appliances from standby<\/strong><\/p>\n It is estimated that these \u201cvampire energy appliances\u201d are costing homeowners up to \u00a395 on their annual bills.<\/p>\n Research from SaveMoneyCutCarbon, suggests the average amount of energy consumed by gadgets on standby or in a non-active state is between nine percent and 16 percent of a home\u2019s total energy bill.<\/p>\n Wash laundry at colder temperatures<\/strong><\/p>\n Washing clothes at a lower temperature is an easy yet effective way people can reduce their energy use and spending.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Reducing the regular wash to 30\u00b0 or even 20\u00b0 can help reduce their electricity usage by up to 40 percent over the course of the year compared to higher temperatures.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/23\/590x\/secondary\/energy-price-cap-4979041.jpg?r=1695729792187\")
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