Now the price cap rise has come into action, the reality of what this means for your bill might be setting in. Now's the time to get to grips with your usage and see where to make savings.
Do you use a lot of energy? Understanding exactly how your home uses energy is one of the best ways to spot the opportunities to reduce it. Monitoring your home helps you learn what 'normal' usage means for you. Then, see how this compares with households like yours.
What's your Phantom Load? Cutting down your Phantom Load - the wasted energy used by appliances left on or on standby - could save you £££. In many homes this is up to a third of the bill but it doesn't need to be! Go on a Loop Snoop to find the energy-wasting culprits in your home and make smart decisions about using less.
Could solar work for you? Rising energy prices have made the financial incentives for solar stronger than ever. Not only can you offset some of your bill with cheap, clean energy - the price cap rise has reduced the payback time on a typical solar install by 30% too.
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The Loop smart meter app analyses your energy data and shows you easy ways to use less. On average, Loop users cut their electricity use by 10%. If you have a smart meter, you can benefit from Loop's energy-saving features for FREE!
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, now's a good time to make adjustments to your home energy use. Get started in just a few easy steps!
With a solar array on your roof, you generate your own power! Every unit of electricity you self-consume saves you from buying that unit from the grid. As energy prices increase, the BBC looks at the rise of people producing their own energy.
Ambitious targets have been set to cut our global footprint. From becoming more efficient with heating and housing to rethinking our diet and transport, the Independent explores some of the climate conversations we can expect this year.
