- November 13, 2022
- EPC Certificate London, EPC News
Households are preparing for a new energy price cap that will likely cause substantial financial hardship for many.
Even though price cap projections may be alarming, there are still several steps that households can take to make sure they are only consuming the energy they actually need.
It pays to keep in mind that even while individual savings can seem insignificant, they can build up to large savings over the course of a year.
First step: switch off and unplug
By now, households should have checked every power outlet thoroughly, disconnecting anything not immediately needed, and turning off standby mode on all of their gadgets.
simply remembering to switch off your appliances’ standby mode can result in annual savings of about £55 for you.
The majority of electrical equipment may be unplugged without affecting their programming. Consider purchasing a standby saver or smart plug that enables you to switch off all of your appliances’ standby functions at once.
If you’re unsure about any appliances, check their directions. In order for some satellite and digital TV recorders to maintain track of any programmes you want to record, they may need to be left plugged in.
Examine your boiler.
According to a recent assessment by the Heating and Hot Water Council, homes may reduce their gas consumption by as much as 6% to 8% by simply lowering the condensing combi boiler’s heating flow temperature.
By doing this, the boiler will operate more effectively and a typical energy cost might be reduced by about £200.
To set the flow temperature for the boiler, which is the temperature your boiler boils the water to before delivering it to your radiators, use the knobs on the front of the boiler rather than your room thermostat. The flow temperature adjustment process and the information displayed on the display might be very different.
Another simple way to save money is to turn off the boiler’s pre-heat mode, which may result in longer heating times for hot water faucets but could save hundreds of dollars annually.
Get insulation.
Houses rated band F on the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system, a measure of the home’s efficiency, are expected to have gas bills that are £968 more than homes rated EPC band C, the Government’s target by 2035, according to new research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit.
Band D households, which make up the majority of homes in the UK, will spend £420 more for gas in winter than band C homes.
People who want to future-proof their houses may cut their winter heating costs by £405 for a semi-detached property by investing in expert draught-proofing and insulation. Draught-proofing yourself is significantly less expensive, and anything is preferable than nothing.
A similar house might save an additional £450 per year if solar panels were installed.
Uninsulated homes lose 25% of their heat through the roof. Although sometimes insufficient, loft insulation is present in the majority of homes. It will be beneficial to increase the insulation from 120mm to at least 270mm.
