Energy bills to rise from April: cut your costs by making these small changes

Energy bills to rise from April: cut your costs by making these small changes

British households continue to face surging energy bills after a supply crunch sent power prices soaring, but there are steps they can take to cut the costs of the bleak winter. Experts have warned annual bills could reach £1,900 after April , when the energy price cap increases. Traditionally, the solution to rising gas and electricity tariffs has been for customers to shop around for a better deal from a plethora of providers. But as the energy crisis causes small suppliers to collapse and those that remain to pull their best offers, households will need to turn to different tactics to reduce their bills. Cutting down on the energy you consume , using it at the right time, or generating some of your own, will take on added importance. A few small changes to your home could be the key to weathering the winter of rising energy bills. Here are some of the steps you can take, how much you could save, and the pitfalls to avoid. Consider a smart meter Smart meters track how much energy you use in your home daily , giving much more accurate readings than traditional analogue meters, which work off a monthly estimate. Readings