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How to use less electricity

How to use less electricity

  • Expert tips to help you save electricity and money
  • How energy-efficient appliances could save you £100+ a year
  • Simple changes that include low-energy bulbs and switching off appliances

What's in this guide

Money-saving tips

Our top tips for saving money on your electricity bills.

Kitchen money-savers

Reduce electricity in the kitchen and save money on energy bills.

Energy-efficient appliances

How to choose energy-efficient domestic appliances and save on  electricity bills.

Low-energy light bulbs

Low energy light bulbs cost more but pay for themselves quickly. Here's how you can benefit.

Standby and electricity

Not leaving TV products in standby mode could save you £40 a year. 

Why save electricity?

The impact of using less electricity. The energy you use at home is likely to be your biggest contribution to climate change.