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Energy

It is worth reminding households about vampire devices. Just leaving things on around the home add up over the year.
Six ‘vampire appliances’ you must unplug now as energy bills rise again
Energy bills have already risen once this winter, and now reports suggest they are set to rise again in the New Year.       Read in Yorkshire Live:
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Octopus now have a new tariff for households with storage heaters.

The tariff optimises heater use during cheaper, greener periods, helping customers reduce costs and carbon impact The post Octopus unveils smart tariff for storage heaters appeared first on Energy Live News.

Finance

Are you able to qualify for a grant or a loan from your local Council?

Would your property benefit from solar panels? Remember if you send any surplus energy back to your supplier you get paid too.  If you are a tenant, would your landlord install the solar panels, so your bills are lower and he gets the payments back to the grid.  Win Win.  Take a look at moneyhelper.org.uk or the Government website for tips for Saving energy

The basic rule about condensation is to understand that if warm air hits a cold surface there will be droplets of water.   So if you have a shower, close the bathroom door, open a window a small amount or turn on an extractor fan (that is dust free I hope).   If you are cooking, again use an extractor or open a window.  Not all cooking areas are contained, but if you do have a door you can close it will stop the food smells permeating into furnishings.

Did you know that your energy monitor has a 12 month guarantee?

If it stops working you can ask for a replacement.  After the first year you may find a charge of around £30 and you will be asked to return the faulty monitor.

Meter Monitor
Daily energy usage

Average usage of Gas is  11,500 kWh and Elec 2,700 is kWh (medium sized household)  Elec 3,900 kWh for  Economy 7 customers  – varies by region

Should you fix?  Please bear in mind the exit fees for each service gas and electricity.  But as it is predicted bills will go up in October and again in January and April is still uncertain, you may find the peace of mind makes taking a one year fix for your energy now – before October prices start – the right thing for your household.

Whether you are moving or just reviewing, let me help you with the choosing.

Pamela Hatswell, The Shrink,  contact me on support@shrinkourbills.co.uk