How to cut down on energy consumption?

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So far we are
Turning off switches at night and if not in use.
Being mindful if not using several gadgets at once. I doubt that is making too much difference though. (We have energy saving lightbulbs etc)

What tips do you have to cut down the bills?

The Obvious is no tumble drying, less heating by chucking on a jumper, putting a blanket over you. DH and I have body warmers they are great. I’m also a great believer in wool and lots of layers. Short showers. Wash stuff less, I don’t change my bedding every week it’s every two weeks. I only wash clothes when they are grubby and do spot cleaning but that’s because I grew up washing clothes by hand and using a mangle it was such a bloody effort you didn’t just wear a top once ever.

I quite often sweep with a broom and dustpan up rather than hoover. That’s not because of energy saving I am just used to it.

Never overfill kettle.

This is more just the way I cook but on reflection it saves energy. I made a big batch of potato salad a couple, of days ago. I bring to the boil for two mins and then switch off and leave it, as in tiny chunks it cooks itself. I cook rice like this as well, the rice is actually better for it. I have a pan/metal steamer that’s layered so three veg can be cooked separately on one ring.

This is a pretty good list to reduce energy costs of major appliances:

www.comparethemarket.com/energy/content/which-appliances-use-the-most-energy/

For staying warm I recommend fingerless gloves, they make a big difference and still let you get on with things

Use the hob, microwave, slow cooker etc instead of the oven and if you really have to use the oven then make sure it’s full rather than just putting it on for two sausages or whatever.

Use lids on pans
If you boil too much water, you can keep it warm for later in a thermos
Block up draughts and make sure your curtains are lined (you can pin cheap fleece blankets to them if you rent) and drawn when it starts getting dark
Adjust the settings on your radiators so you aren’t heating rooms you aren’t using

Some great ideas thanks will try all of these!