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How's your ENERGY INSTINCT?  

"How's my what?"  Your ENERGY INSTINCT!  Your ability to instinctively know the most energy-efficient way of doing something.  Or being able to assess whether something is expensive to run.  Or, ultimately, using a quick check on your Loop Dashboard or Live Screen to confirm that everything is as expected with your household.       

 
We're constantly looking for ways that Loop can help you train and improve this instinct.  The energy usage report that we share with users every couple of weeks is one way - we compare them against themselves and against other similar households.  Think of these like a regular health check on usage - a guide to what's "normal".  Otherwise, how else would you know? 

We'll be sharing more thoughts on this theme over the next few weeks as we help you get ready for Winter, so watch this space...    

FROM THE BLOG

How to create a smart, connected home

There are plenty of good reasons to create a smart home. Not only can you save energy and money, it can also keep you connected wherever you are, giving you peace of mind when you're out. Here's how to get started. 

Are you being nudged to fix the environment?

Whether it’s saving money, choosing healthy food or reducing your carbon footprint, sometimes everyone needs a little nudge to make the right decisions. But you may be getting nudged more than you realise.

FROM AROUND THE WEB

Is your heating on yet? 

If you’re working from home, you might be trying to resist putting your heating on - it could cause your bill to climb by £107! But there are ways to cut it. Turning your thermostat down by just one degree could save you £80. And the chances are, you won’t notice the difference!

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Make your home green! 

The Green Homes Grant is now live, offering households vouchers up to £5k to make energy efficient improvements. Improving your home’s insulation should be top on your list. It’s one of the most effective improvements you can make to reduce your bills and improve comfort.

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That's it for now, but if you have any questions just drop us a line to support@loop.homes or check out the Knowledge Base.

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Wishing you all the best

The Loop Team