{"id":10767,"date":"2024-12-13T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/?p=10767"},"modified":"2024-12-13T08:00:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T08:00:50","slug":"save-100-on-christmas-energy-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/save-100-on-christmas-energy-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Save \u00a3100 or More on Your Christmas Energy Bills Without Major Sacrifices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>With energy prices reaching new heights<\/strong>, many <strong>UK households<\/strong> are feeling the <strong>financial strain<\/strong>. But what if you could cut your <strong>energy bills<\/strong> without making major sacrifices? <strong>British Gas<\/strong> and other leading suppliers suggest that simple adjustments could lead to savings of over <strong>\u00a3100 annually<\/strong>. These small changes can help reduce overall <strong>energy consumption<\/strong> without significant lifestyle shifts, making a noticeable impact on your <strong>monthly expenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Simple Heating Adjustments That Can Make a Big Difference<\/h3>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to lower your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/why-standing-charges-are-raising-energy-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>energy bills<\/strong><\/a> is by adjusting your <strong>heating<\/strong>. A small change, like lowering your <strong>thermostat<\/strong> by just <strong>one degree<\/strong>, can lead to savings of <strong>\u00a3100 a year<\/strong>. <strong>British Gas<\/strong> suggests setting your thermostat to <strong>18\u00b0C<\/strong> during the day and <strong>15\u00b0C<\/strong> at night for even greater savings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Energy expert <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/gordonwallis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gordon Wallis<\/a><\/strong> explains,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cA constant temperature of <strong>10\u00b0C<\/strong> helps prevent frozen pipes and avoids unnecessary heating costs.\u201d <strong>Gordon Wallis.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>These small changes, when adopted nationwide, could save up to <strong>\u00a32 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Exclusive Christmas Day Energy Discounts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Christmas<\/strong> brings special <strong>energy-saving offers<\/strong>. <strong>E.ON<\/strong> is offering three days of free electricity, including <strong>Christmas Day<\/strong>, allowing customers to save significantly.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/households-eligible-warm-discount-energy-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>British Gas<\/strong><\/a> has launched its <strong>PeakSave scheme<\/strong>, offering half-price electricity on <strong>Christmas Day<\/strong> and <strong>Boxing Day<\/strong>. Customers who shift their usage to <strong>off-peak hours<\/strong> can save money and make their holidays more affordable.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick Energy-Saving Tips for Christmas<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to <strong>energy provider discounts<\/strong>, here are a few other simple tips to help you save this holiday season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use energy-efficient lights<\/strong>: Swap to <strong>LED Christmas lights<\/strong>, which use up to <strong>80% less electricity<\/strong> than traditional bulbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unplug devices<\/strong>: <strong>Unplugging unused electronics<\/strong> can save up to <strong>\u00a335 a year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash laundry in cold water<\/strong>: This can reduce <strong>energy consumption by 40%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the microwave<\/strong>: <strong>Microwaves<\/strong> use less energy than ovens for cooking smaller meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These small changes can add up over the holidays, reducing both <strong>energy consumption<\/strong> and <strong>costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>How Smart Meters Help With Savings<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Smart meters<\/strong> are essential for accessing many of these savings. They track <strong>energy use<\/strong> in real-time, allowing customers to take advantage of <strong>off-peak pricing<\/strong>. <strong>Smart meters<\/strong> make it easier to use <strong>electricity<\/strong> when it&#8217;s cheaper, ultimately helping lower <strong>bills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These meters also provide detailed <strong>usage data<\/strong>, allowing you to adjust your habits for even more savings. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/smart-meters-how-they-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UK government<\/strong><\/a> is encouraging the adoption of <strong>smart meters<\/strong> to support <strong>energy efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Growing Burden of Energy Bills and Why Immediate Action is Crucial<\/h3>\n<p>Despite these savings opportunities, <strong>energy prices<\/strong> are set to rise again in <strong>2024<\/strong>. The <strong>energy price cap<\/strong> is forecast to increase by <strong>1%<\/strong> in <strong>April 2024<\/strong>, meaning households could face higher bills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cornwall Insight<\/strong> predicts the average <strong>energy bill<\/strong> will rise to <strong>\u00a32,400 per year<\/strong> by next spring. Given this, it\u2019s more important than ever to take steps now, such as switching to <strong>fixed-rate plans<\/strong> or adopting smarter <strong>energy habits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of rising <strong>energy costs<\/strong>, these small adjustments\u2014coupled with the <strong>holiday offers<\/strong>\u2014can help households manage their <strong>energy bills<\/strong>. Being strategic with <strong>energy use<\/strong> can make a significant difference, helping families weather the challenges of higher prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Could a simple adjustment to your <strong>thermostat<\/strong> save you over <strong>\u00a3100<\/strong> a year? As <strong>energy prices<\/strong> climb, small changes in how you use <strong>energy<\/strong> could lead to surprising <strong>savings<\/strong>, especially with special <strong>offers<\/strong> this <strong>Christmas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":10771,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}