00:00 With the cost of living crisis people are worried about their rising bills and with
00:05 winter coming up they could rise further.
00:08 So we are taking a look at a few ways that could help reduce your energy costs.
00:13 Firstly learn how to read your meter as it can stop you from being overcharged.
00:18 Another way to help is turning off devices such as TVs and games consoles instead of
00:23 leaving them on standby.
00:25 Another one is not to overfill your kettle, it may seem like a strange one but keeping
00:29 the volume of water down to a minimum can save you money throughout the year.
00:33 If you wash your clothes at a lower temperature you can save around £28 off your annual bill
00:38 according to the Emergency Saving Trust.
00:41 If you start to feel a draft make sure to draft proof those areas as it could save you
00:46 £125 annually.
00:49 Investing in insulation or adding solar panels to your home are more long term energy saving
00:53 measures.
00:54 these have a large upfront cost but could return some savings on your bills.
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