Article updated June 2024
Home energy grants and support
There is government support for people who need help paying for their energy. You might already be making use of it or others you might not have heard of and are eligible for. Take a look.
Save energy, room by room
Room by room, see what you could do to reduce your energy usage.
1. Learn more about your energy bill
A typical household gas or electricity bill can be confusing. Taking time to understand them better could help you to check you're not paying more than you should be. You could also try USwitch's handy tool to check your current tariff and get more tips.
2. Adjust your thermostat by 1 degree
Using your thermostat as an on/off switch or pressing boost too often can mean more gas is wasted. Ideally set your thermostat between 18-21°c, better still, turn it down by just 1 degree and it could help lower your energy bill (Source: Energy Saving Trust, 2023).
3. Adjust your boiler’s flow temperature
Your boiler’s flow setting controls the temperature water is when it leaves your boiler. Its default setting is usually too high, it's a bit like putting your foot flat to the floor when driving. Try setting your boiler’s flow temperature between 55 and 60 degrees. Your home will feel just as warm, but it could cut your energy bills (source: Octopus Energy, 2022).
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