Top 10 Gas/Electricity Saving Tips

In a time of rising electricity prices, you cannot be blamed for feeling increasingly worried about what your gas and electricity bills will look like. The following gas and electricity saving tips can help alleviate such worries about your utility bills.

The simplest tip for electricity saving is to turn off electrical appliances when you have used them. This tip should not be taken for granted as TVs left on standby can waste up to 20 per cent of electricity, and by turning off electrical appliances and equipment this 20 per cent can be quickly alleviated. Electrical equipment being left on overnight, even if it is simply a switch can waste electricity, so it is important to make use of this tip and you will notice the difference on energy bills. This evidently also applies to switching lights off when leaving the room and taking plugs out.

Purchasing energy saving light bulbs is not only environmentally friendly but can also save on bills as less energy is produced as a result of their use and they are long lasting.

Along this same theme the third tip to save electricity is investing in renewable resources - effective use of the sun and solar panels can help generate your own electricity at a lower cost.

The fourth tip is to be aware of prices. Business electricity prices can be found on price comparison websites which can also source out the cheapest electricity supplier. Therefore money can be saved and you can also feel good about helping the environment if you combine this with the use of renewable sources. This relates to the next tip to save energy by using low watt energy appliances and by subsequently keeping appliances clean and preserved will make sure no further energy is wasted.

The final five tips relate to gas saving. Changing old central heating boilers can save money on your gas bill by up to at least £200 a year. New boilers these days allow you to decide when you want your heating at certain temperatures, and simply switch it off when you don't want it on.

Another tip is to set a timer for central heating so that you know the duration for which it is on and off for.

Another tip is to check out websites that compare gas prices, as identifying the cheapest gas prices can significantly reduce your gas bill. This can also apply to business gas prices.

By simply switching your gas or electricity supplier you can save money. You may find a different method offered of paying your bills, or in fact find that there are better and cheaper rates elsewhere.

The final tip, worth contemplating, is buying gas and electric from the same utility company who may offer, as a result, what is known as a dual fuel discount. This does help with costs and although it may affect your ability to shop around elsewhere, it may relieve pressure from separate gas and electricity bills from different companies that charge varying prices between each utility.

These ten tips can help cut costs but also can be an environmentally friendly alternative. Finding the cheapest electricity supplier or gas supplier can be fully utilised by price comparison websites and money saving tips on separate websites. As a result you will soon feel less nervous when your gas and electricity bill comes through.

Richard Eden from Banbury, UK writes exclusively for the Energy industry. Richard often provides online reviews, news stories and articles on subjects such as, business gas, business electricity suppliers and gas price comparison.

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