Energy Bill Crisis- How Can You Stay Energy-Efficient?

How Has This Happened?

It is no secret that energy prices have soared over the past 12 months and the industry warns that energy bills are going to continue to rise a further 50% by April 2022.

In 2021 wholesale energy prices increased significantly and hit their highest levels for decades. There are a host of cumulative reasons why this has happened. Firstly, last year’s cold winter put significant pressure on suppliers resulting in stored gas supplies being low. 

The UK had a particularly windless summer following this, making it difficult to replenish supplies. In addition, there has been an increased demand from China for liquefied natural gas during the pandemic leading to several major energy firms going bust. This amalgam of issues has led to the dramatic rises every household is seeing.

So, what can you do to reduce energy bills?

However, there are several good habits and smart solutions you could input into your household to improve energy efficiency, reduce your energy bills and carbon emissions. 

Turning standby appliances off at the plug when you aren’t using them, using energy smart meters, utilising thick curtains and adding insulation to your roof and cavity wall, will help retain the heat and reduce bills. 

But one major addition to saving on your energy bills is by modernising your home with the latest high-performance A or A+ rated double or triple glazing unit to seal the draughts and keep out the cold air.

By installing highly efficient A-rated double glazing, you could save over £150 a year and with energy prices only increasing year on year, after 10 years you’ll have saved thousands. With a wide range of colours, styles and glazing options to choose from, not only will you save money on your energy bills for years to come, but you will also have reinvented the way your home looks and feels. 

You can also enhance your home and maximise energy efficiency by replacing your older conservatories or extensions. Depending on when your conservatory was originally fit it may not be using the energy-efficient ventilation systems so many modern units boast. If budget is a concern here, you can always look to enhance your existing conservatory with a warm roof. Home extensions from T&K are designed to maintain thermal control of your living spaces, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter without the need to needlessly use your energy. 

If you are at all interested in learning more about what energy efficiency products are offered here at T&K then we would love to hear from you. Contact our friendly team today via our online contact form. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to discuss your options with a trained professional over the phone you can call us on 0800 622 716. To discover more about our prices why not enquire via our online quoting tool and receive a quote within moments.