What's the best way to save energy?

There are plenty of ways to save energy, with your search engine results bursting with lists of tips to reduce energy consumption. But do you change your home, or simply your behaviour?

The market is awash with products claiming to reduce energy costs, only some with proven savings, but what’s proving most popular with Brits and what regions are leading the way in efficiency?

And for those skipping the retrofits in favour of better habits, what changes are most popular and who’s making them? Will you claim bragging rights? The results shocked even us, read more in Energy Saving At Home – How do you measure up? part of our new Check the Temperature blog series for Autumn/Winter 2024.

Does smart heating really save money?

Our recent survey asked Brits that have smart heating what difference it’s made to their bills over the last 12 months, and which areas of the UK are the best adopters of this intelligent technology that revolutionising efficiency and convenience.

Thinking of a mini-break to escape the cold? The annual energy bill savings our responders reported could make it happen! Read more in Smart Heating Savings Across the UK the second of our new blog series.

Some like it hot – Could better efficiency be a matter of habit?

What’s the average heating temperature across the UK? Do you think your home sits over or under? Balancing efficiency with comfort is an age-old struggle, with trade-offs on both sides. But one thing is certain, better visibility of what temperature your home reaches – and in what rooms – is key to reducing energy consumption and annual bills without compromising wellbeing.

Think age is just a number? Or do different generations feel differently about energy use? Read the statistics on The Nation’s Heating Habits.