Slash your energy bills - Video script

Rachel Robson gives you the lowdown on five ways to cut your energy bills.

In today’s video I’m going to highlight five ways you can save money on your energy bills!

Switch supplier

The best way to slash your energy bills is to switch energy suppliers. If you haven’t switched for a while, there’s a good chance there’s a cheaper tariff out there for you. In fact, you could save an average of three hundred pounds!

So make sure you check out the lovemoney.com energy comparison service to find out.

Change how you pay

Switching to an online tariff is also likely to save you money, as is paying by direct debit. So when it comes to choosing which tariff you want, make sure you go for an online direct debit deal.

Check your meter

Make sure you check your energy bills carefully when they arrive. Check they show actual, rather than estimated, meter readings. If you do have an estimated reading, check your meter and phone your supplier to ask if you can provide a customer reading.

The supplier should then recalculate your bill based on this.

Insulate

The more insulated your home, the less energy it will take to keep it warm. So make sure you get your loft properly insulated and get cavity wall insulation.

If you’re worried about the cost, there are grants to help you. Many people over the age of sixty can have their homes insulated for free. And even if you’re not, you may still be entitled to some kind of grant, so check out the Energy Saving Trust website for more information.

Get a better boiler

Finally, if you have an old boiler, it’s time to switch to a more energy efficient model. Under the government’s boiler scrappage scheme, you can get four hundred pounds towards the cost of a new, more efficient boiler – providing your boiler is G rated.

However, even if you don’t qualify for this, in the long run, investing in a new boiler is still likely to save you money.

For more energy-saving tips, visit the expert help page on lovemoney.com!