Money saving guides
Cut your energy bills — practical tips that actually work
No expensive gadgets, no solar panels required. Real savings from real changes — verified by our community.
Quick wins
Changes you can make today
Turn thermostat down 1°C
Every degree lower cuts heating bill by ~10%. Most people won't notice the difference.
Save ~£150/yrEliminate standby drain
TVs, consoles, chargers on standby cost the average household £55/yr. Smart plugs fix this.
Save ~£55/yrCut shower time by 2 minutes
Across a household it adds up to serious savings on water heating alone.
Save ~£70/yrSwitch remaining bulbs to LED
LEDs use 90% less energy and last 10x longer than halogen bulbs.
Save ~£60/yrIn-depth guides
Detailed saving guides
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Insulation
Draught-proofing your home — a room-by-room checklist
Gaps around doors, windows, loft hatches and floorboards waste more heat than most people realise. Products under £30 total and an afternoon of effort.
Save up to £200/yr5 min read💬 34 community tips
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Tariffs
Smart tariffs explained — Agile, Go, Flux, Economy 7. Which is right for you?
Variable and time-of-use tariffs can save heavy users hundreds per year — but they're not right for everyone. We break down each type and who benefits.
Save £100–£400/yr7 min read💬 89 community tips
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Heating
Hot water costs — boiler settings, tank insulation, and shower habits
Water heating is the second-biggest energy cost. Most boilers are set too high by default. We cover the exact settings and easy changes to make.
Save ~£100/yr4 min read💬 41 community tips
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Smart tech
Home batteries — is the payback period actually worth it in 2025?
Battery storage costs have fallen. Paired with a smart export tariff, a 10kWh system can now pay back in 7–9 years. We break down the real numbers.
Payback 7–9 yrs8 min read💬 27 community tips
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Smart tech
Reading your smart meter data — how to spot waste and find cheap windows
Your IHD and supplier app show far more than live usage. Half-hourly data reveals which appliances are burning money and the cheapest times to run things.
Varies by household5 min read💬 52 community tips