How to Reduce your Energy Bills

This page intends to help you understand your options and choose steps that are right for you. The information below is grouped into three levels, from simple everyday actions to larger home improvements. 

Everyday Energy-Saving Actions 

This level focuses on how energy is used in everyday life at home. These actions usually cost nothing, can have a big combined impact over time, and can be done straight away. 

• Turning appliances fully off instead of leaving them on standby 

• Only heating rooms being used 

• Using lids on pans when cooking 

• Washing clothes at lower temperatures 

• Taking shorter showers 

Read more here on the Energy Saving Trust. 

Simple Home Improvements 

This level looks at small physical improvements that are low‑cost, low‑risk, and widely used. They help to reduce wasted energy, keep heat in the home and improve comfort, especially in colder months. 

• Replacing old light bulbs with LED bulbs 

• Draught-proofing doors and windows 

• Using heating controls more effectively 

• Using radiator reflector panels 

• Fitting a hot water cylinder jacket 

Larger Energy Efficiency Upgrades 

Major improvements that can make a significant difference to how much energy a home uses. These measures usually require professional assessment and installation. 

• Insulation improvements (loft or wall) 

• Heating system upgrades or boiler replacement 

• Renewable technologies such as heat pumps and solar panels 

• Replacing windows and doors 

These measures may be paid for by the householder or supported through government or energy company funding schemes. Speak to YES Energy Solutions on their free advice line on 0808 164 2444 for more information.