Improving energy efficiency in your home

Heat your home well

  • Turn the thermostat down by 1°C. It could cut your heating bills by up to 10%.
  • Replace an old boiler (15 years old or more) with a high efficiency boiler to cut down on your heating by up to a third.
  • Use an electric storage heater and Economy 7 electricity tariff to save heat for future use. Adjust these to be appropriate for the weather.
  • "Bleed" your radiators if they are not heating up properly, or if they have cold patches at the bottom. Make sure to follow a guide when doing this.
  • Move your furniture away from vents and radiators so warm air can circulate around your home.