I own a small flat. Everything is electric.
I am trying to cut my electricity bill, which is really difficult. I don’t turn on the boiler and boil water from a kettle when hot water is needed. The only room I heat is a small living room area. I feel the cold, so over the cold weather, I generally have an electric heater on for about an hour and a half a day. The shower is electrical, so it is turned straight off after a shower.
My teenage son and I are the only ones living here; he also feels the cold.
Apart from obvious things like closing curtains and blocking draughts, what else can I do to save on electricity? My bill is high.
I am on an average income, although I am a single parent. Are there any schemes particularly for those with no gas?
I would appreciate any tips.