new price cap set to come into effect from April 1, meaning that the amount suppliers can charge on energy could go up by 54%.
The increase will see most households in the country spend nearly £700 more a year on gas and electricity, as the price cap goes from the current £1,277 to £1,971 in an average UK household.One obvious way to curb your expenses would be to use less energy, but there are several practical hacks that can allow you to use a reasonable amount of energy without burning a hole in your bank account.Here are five money-saving hacks that could help cut down on your energy expenses and save at least £200 a year on your energy bill.
Smart meters are free to install devices that can help you save up to £36 a year on your energy bills. These clever gadgets ensure that your real-time usage is sent to your supplier automatically.
This allows you to keep track of what you spend on energy and adjust your usage depending on patterns you spot.Taking navy showers helps you reduce the water you use on bathing, by simply cutting your shower time down to three minutes a time.
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