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The Energy Efficiency Guide From Trademark
To combat the extremely high cost of energy, former Prime Minister, Liz Truss, recently announced a price cap of £2,500 per year for typical households.
According to Which?, the new energy price cap will save those who use a ‘medium’ amount of energy an average of £1,000 per year as opposed to a continually rising price cap. As recently as two weeks before the new measures were taken, Ofgem’s price cap had reached a startling £3,549.
While this is good news and will offer a respite from ever-increasing energy costs, UK homeowners will still be expected to pay staggering energy bills. Which? has stated that the new average unit rates (for direct debit customers) will be 34p per kWh for electricity with an average standing charge of 46p per day and 10.3p per kWh for gas with an average standing charge of 28p per day.
As we feel the crisp autumn air, we realise that Winter will be here before we know it, and Trademark has three energy-saving tips to keep your bills as low as possible through the cold weather. Also, see the pros of diesel generators for home use and Denver electrical generators so you don’t have to worry about being stuck without power when an unexpected blackout occurs. For installation, you can hire experts like these generator installers near me in Hopkinsville, KY or generator installation service in Olympia, WA.
Decrease the amount of time spent showering
It might seem too easy to believe, but simply cutting two minutes off of your showers each day can make a substantial difference to your yearly energy consumption.
The amount of shower time recommended for our skin is between 5 and 10 minutes, so why not set a timer to be sure you aren’t wasting unnecessary energy.
Hang your washing on an outside line to dry
Considering this has been one of the driest years in memory, why not take advantage of it! Utilising an outdoor line in your garden to dry your washing rather than relying on a tumble dryer can make a significant impact on your home’s energy bills.
A common misconception is that drying your clothes on radiators is just as cost-saving as using a drying line. This will actually force your radiators to run harder in order to heat your home as well as likely causing condensation to form on your windows.
Upgrade to modern, energy-efficient windows and doors
Ultimately, investing in an energy-efficient window replacement or doors will likely make the most significant difference to mitigate your home’s energy costs.
There’s a wide variety of products which are constructed with the latest advancements in energy efficiency to aid in cutting your heating costs. Our cutting-edge glazing technology combined with highly effective frames will keep the heat where it belongs – inside your home.
You can trust our products to keep your home working at peak efficiency to combat high energy bills. Click here to get a quotation for our energy-efficient doors and windows today.
