With the weather turning colder and the heating on more regularly, you might be concerned about what this could do to your winter energy bills.
In August, it was announced that the energy price cap would rise by 10% from 1 October 2024, which comes after two reductions to the cap earlier in the year. Ofgem estimates this will mean an extra £149 added to the average energy bill – however this amount will vary based on your EPC rating, and the type of home you live in.
So many of us might be looking for ways to reduce our bills, especially at this time of year. And there are some common mistakes and easy-to-alter habits that collectively, could be adding hundreds of pounds* to our bills.
