Practical advice for reducing energy bills
The truth about smart meters in the North West - are they genuinely free, and how much can they actually save you on energy bills?
29 May 2025Smart TRVs cost £40-£70 each and save £100-£200 per year by heating only the rooms you use. Here's an honest assessment.
14 April 2025Discover 7 completely free ways Lancashire homeowners can slash their energy bills this spring - no upfront costs, just practical tips that work.
20 March 2025A quick spring audit can identify £200-£400 in annual energy savings. Here's a room-by-room checklist for Lancashire homes.
17 March 2025A tumble dryer costs 50p-£1.20 per load. Here's when it makes sense and when Lancashire's weather actually lets you line-dry.
17 February 2025The kitchen accounts for 10-15% of your energy bill. Smart cooking habits can save Lancashire households £80-£150 per year.
20 January 2025An uninsulated hot water cylinder wastes £100-£150 per year. A free or cheap jacket pays for itself within weeks.
19 December 2024An unused chimney loses as much heat as leaving a window open. A £20-£30 draught excluder stops the waste instantly.
28 November 2024The best heating schedule depends on your property type. Here are optimised timings for common Lancashire homes to save £150-£300 yearly.
25 November 2024A standard shower uses 40-60 litres while a bath uses 80 litres. But power showers can use more than a bath in just eight minutes.
4 November 2024