Energy Saving Tips


Explore easy ways to save money on your energy bills.


Turn Lights Off

Turning your lights off when you are not using them or leaving a room could save you energy and up to £20 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK

Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust

Electricity-Consumption-Around-the-Home -NEA


Switch Your Lightbulbs

Using energy efficient lightbulbs, such as LEDs, can keep your rooms well lit whilst saving you up to £40 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy conservation- GOV.UK

Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue

Lighting- Energy Saving Trust


Turn Your Appliances Off

Turning your appliances off at the socket when you are not using them, rather than leaving them on standby, is a simple way to save up to £55 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy conservation- GOV.UK

Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue

Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust


Turn Your Thermostat Down

Turning your thermostat down by just 1C could help you save a significant amount of energy and up to £100 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

Energy saving tips on a budget - Energy Saving Trust

Actions for saving energy - Ofgem


Maintain Your Radiators

Bleeding and cleaning your radiators, as well as making sure furniture is not too close, will help ensure they are as efficient as possible and save you money.

You can find more information here:

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

104 energy saving tips for your home- Uswitch

Energy Saving in the Home - National Energy Foundation

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue


Turn Radiators Down

Turning radiators down low in rooms you aren’t using, via the thermostatic valve, could save you up to £50 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy conservation- GOV.UK

Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue

Actions for saving energy - Ofgem


Block Draughts

Using curtains, window film and draught excluders is a great way to reduce heat escaping from your home and could save you up to £50 a year.

You can find more information here:

Get ready for winter- GOV.UK

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

DIY draught-proofing - Better Housing Better Health

10 Ways To Save Money On Gas & Electricity Energy Bills - Which?


Lower Your Flow Temperature

Turning down the flow temperature of your combi boiler won’t noticeably reduce the temperature of your home, but could save you up to £65 per year.

You can find more information here:

Get ready for winter- GOV.UK

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue

Walkthrough - Money Saving Boiler Challenge

Should I turn my boiler’s flow temperature down? - Energy Saving Trust


Insulate Your Hot Water Tank

Investing in an insulation jacket for your water tank will help to reduce the amount of heat lost, making your heating system more efficient and saving you up to £45 a year.

You can find more information here:

Get ready for winter- GOV.UK

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust


Heat Yourself

You could reduce use your bills by heating yourself, rather than your whole home, using layers of clothing, hot water bottle or heated blanket.

You can find more information here:

Heat the human not the home – save cash, stay warm - MoneySavingExpert

10 Ways To Save Money On Gas & Electricity Energy Bills - Which?

Save money heating your home - Citizens Advice

How to stay warm for less in winter | Centre for Sustainable Energy (cse.org.uk)


Turn Down Your Washing Machine

Running your washing machine at 30C, rather than a higher temperature, can save a significant amount of energy and up to £25 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy conservation- GOV.UK

Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK

Energy bills: 8 DIY tips to save money this winter - The Big Issue

Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust


Use Your Tumble Dryer Less

Using your tumble dryer less frequently, by ensuring you have a full load or alternative drying methods, could save you up to £55 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy conservation- GOV.UK

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust

Actions for saving energy - Ofgem


Cut Your Shower Time

Reducing the time you spend in the shower helps to save water and energy, potentially reducing your bills by up to £65 a year.

You can find more information here:

Energy conservation- GOV.UK

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust

10 Ways To Save Money On Gas & Electricity Energy Bills - Which?


Use A Washing Up Bowl

Filling a washing up bowl to do your dishes will help you reduce energy and water use, potentially saving you money too.

You can find more information here:

Energy saving tips to save money - Age UK

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

Save Water – Waterwise


Use a Microwave

It is much cheaper to use a microwave, as it is more energy efficient and takes less time to cook food than an oven.

You can find more information here:

Energy saving tips - Money Saving Expert

Electricity-Consumption-Around-the-Home - NEA

Compare how much electrical appliances cost to use - Citizens Advice

Energy-efficient cooking- Uswitch


Go to a Warm Space

Using a Warm Space can be a great way to save on heating bills. Most Warm Spaces in Milton Keynes are run by community, parish and town councils. Get in touch with yours to find out what's running near you.

You can find more information here:

Community, Parish and Town Councils- Milton Keynes City Council