Isle of Wight households will be faced with an energy price hike of around £800 this coming winter, in some cases pushing the annual bill up to nearly £4,000.
Ray Harrington-Vail of the local Footprint Trust charity, which assists people in fuel poverty, said:
“We would suggest that luxury appliances such hot tubs are turned off and tumble driers only used if natural drying is not possible.
“Cutting back on takeaways, haircuts and making clothing last another season are all good tips to save money.
“Now is the right time of year to look at insulating your home, which could save around £500 pa on energy bills. Subsidised schemes are available for many homeowners."
Tips from the Footprint Trust include:
- Listen to It’s Raining Men by the Weather Girls when having a shower, it’s about four minutes long and cutting time could save a family of four about £140 a year, while stopping water wastage and helping river wildlife.
- Get in the habit of not leaving electrical items on stand-by as they can be a fire hazard, and could cost the average household over £50 a year.
- Tumble driers cost around £1 an hour so use them wisely, and never put them on when asleep or out of the house.
- Draught proof gaps around windows, doors and floorboards by fitting foam strips, plastic seals or brushes. Seal gaps between floors and skirting boards with a simple sealant bought from any DIY store to save your household about £45 a year.
- Choose paperless energy bills and manage your account online as some companies charge extra for paper bills. Pay by direct debit as this is usually cheaper than other methods of paying.
- Only run your dishwasher when it is full. Reducing your dishwasher use by one run per week for a year could save you over £10 a year.
- Only wash your clothes in your washing machine when you have a full load. Reducing your washing machine use by one run per week for a year could also save you a further £10 a year.
- Reduce the temperature at which you wash at, a drop from 60 degrees to 40 degrees, makes a saving too.
For more tips and ideas visit the Trust's website or call them on 822282.
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