In the Midlands, since 2013/14 we have invested over £432k on energy reduction measures and 19% of our energy now comes from renewable sources (compared to just 4% in 2009).
Here are some no cost and low cost measures you could try at home:
Switch off standby
It’s very tempting and convenient to leave appliances on standby, but with the number of electronic gadgets that we now all have at home, each small electricity use can soon add up. A typical family home could cut their electricity bill by around £30/year by making sure everything is off when not needed, rather than left on standby.
Turn your heating down by 1 degree
Most of us won’t notice this small drop in temperature at home, but it will typically save us £80/year off our heating bills.