Beat the heat

As a customer of British Gas, I was utterly shocked, and quite frankly appalled, at a 35% increase in fuel bills that was announced at the end of July.  What caught my  attention even more was when their end of year profits were announced - which happened to be in the billions of pounds! 

We can rant and rave at this greedy supplier, but unfortunately it won’t change the rising bills.  So what can we do to keep our bills under control?

 

• Capped or fixed rates - you need to act quickly though, as some of the best deals have already been withdrawn!
• Switch energy suppliers - they can offer you a great deal if you decide to move
• Switch off appliances after you have used them - this can save around 8% of your electricity bills
• Turn down your thermostat - 1°C can make a world of difference
• Insulate - draught-proofing your home and insulating your hot water tank can save you £’s 
• Create an eco-friendly home - if you are receiving a state benefit (e.g. pension) then you can claim up to £4,000 under the Government’s “Warm-front” scheme to pay for loft insulation, central heating, a new boiler and cavity wall insulation

For more ideas, go to http://www.landandbrandnewhomes.co.uk/b2c/eco_friendly_tips.php

If you have any additional ideas, please let us know