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Your energy bills might not be rising by as much as you thought, but that doesn't mean you should settle. Take back control!

| View in browser Hi there   Energy bills are still rising! Thankfully energy costs aren't increasing as much as we'd all feared, with October's 80% price cap rise being replaced by the energy price guarantee.  But let's take a step back - costs were already high and they're going up another 20%.  It's a sign of the times that this is seen as good news!  However, all households will receive the Government's £400 energy rebate this winter, plus there is other support available for eligible households.      With a recent survey showing that two in five households wrongly believe the energy price guarantee will limit their bills, it's important to remember that it only limits the standing charge and unit costs, not how much you pay. Use more, pay more. That's why saving energy is key.  It obviously also means the energy rebate will cover a higher proportion of your bill.   What can you do? Start by linking Loop to your smart meter for free!  If you need more convincing, check out our great reviews on Trustpilot.  And don't forget that you now don't need to use a bank card to sign up - you can use details from your smart meter's in-home display.   Then, if you do nothing else before October, consider these three points:   1. ⚡ Understand your Phantom Load Phantom Load is our name for the energy used by appliances left on or on standby. This could be adding £450 to the average household's energy bill. Start by learning which energy-hungry devices are contributing towards it, then take action.  We calculate your Phantom Load for you so you know exactly how much you might be wasting. 2. 📊 Monitor your usage: If you measure it, you can control it!  Simply seeing how much your energy is costing you each day has an impact on how much you use and it will help you spot the ways to reduce it. It’s called the “feedback effect”. On average, Loop users cut their usage by 10% - a better understanding of the relationship between usage and cost is a big part of this. 3. 🏠 Improve your home's insulation Check for draughts and ensure your loft has the recommended 270mm of loft insulation. If it doesn’t, for many that will be a relatively easy upgrade that will pay for itself in record time. Heat is expensive, so hold on to as much of it as you can. Sign up for FREE and get saving   🗣️ Join the conversation  Are you following Loop on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram yet? Become part of the Loop community online! It's the place to share YOUR top tips and energy-saving hacks that can help others save on their energy bills. Knowledge is power!    FROM THE LOOP BLOG: Phantom Load: Uncover your hidden costs Whilst it’s sensible to turn things off at the plug, focusing on the bigger energy stealers can lead to larger savings. These are things left on all the time, either intentionally or accidentally. Got an extra 'drinks' fridge for example? It could be adding £99 a year to your bill. Read more   FROM AROUND THE WEB: Keep hold of the warmth you're paying for! Some UK households are losing up to £950 of heat through their leaky windows, walls and roofs. Don't let yours be one of them! Citizens Advice explores why insulation is one of the best long-term solutions to reducing your energy bill.  Read more   That's it for this week, but if you have any questions, check out our Knowledge Base - it's full of useful articles and FAQs. Issues using Loop? Our Troubleshooting tool will help resolve them.   Don't forget to give us a follow on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!   Wishing you all the best The Loop Team Sign up for FREE today! © 2022 Loop Loop, Your Energy-Saving Assistant, Oxford, UK Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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