Over 22 million UK households to be affected by record 54% increase in energy bills

The UK is currently navigating the worst energy price shock seen since the 1970s. Friday April 1 marks the day that energy bills are due to rise by an average of 54% across millions of UK households – the average annual bill for gas and electricity climbing to around £1,971 for around 22 million households. Now, Britain’s leading sustainability consultancy, SaveMoneyCutCarbon (SMCC) is urging Brits to read their gas and electricity meter readings for National Meter Reading Day on March 31, and submit this to their supplier to ensure that they’re not being charged higher unit prices.

Confronted by a burgeoning issue projected to only get worse, the cost-of-living crisis is severely dominated by the UK’s energy consumption habits – an aspect that could significantly help reduce surging costs. This is something Mark Sait, CEO and Founder of sustainability and money-saving consultancy – SaveMoneyCutCarbon (SMCC) – says is driven by a state of bill shock which Brits are collectively navigating.

Sait explains the simple and habitual swaps which will help us claw back thousands of pounds in energy every year in preparation for the price hike in April. These are clearly outlined on SMCC’s e-commerce home shop offering solutions from lighting swaps to changing your shower-head, or can be found on their app by searching ‘SaveMoneyCutCarbon Home’, on both Apple and Android devices:

LED Home Lighting
According to Which, a traditional bulb costs roughly £8.42 a year to run, whereas an LED only costs £1.71 a year and could save homeowners and tenants more than £180 in energy over its lifetime. Overall, switching to LED could save households up to 85% not only on their carbon footprint, but also their bills. SMCC is paving the way for Brits to light their homes utilising easy and cost-effective swaps.

The Eco Shower Head
Over 4% of the UK’s energy consumption, and the associated carbon footprint, is a result of the water industry processing and pumping the water we often take for granted when taking our daily showers. And while typically we enjoy taking a hot shower, it has been calculated that there is a tonne of embedded carbon in every cube of water. SMCC has developed a way which permits us to continue to enjoy both but rather uses and heats 60% less water than the standard shower head. Leveraging EcoSmart technology users simply push a button to experience a full flowing shower which in reality combines water and 60% less water to produce the desired effect; in turn reducing water expenses.

Ecoegg Dryer Eggs
It comes as no surprise that running a tumble dryer is one of the most costly appliances in your home, accumulating roughly £40 a year if used just once a week. Dispelling the misconception that drying your clothes on a cooler heat does not get the job done, SMCC recommend selecting a cooler temperature whilst chucking in one of their Ecoegg Dryer Eggs which work to reduce your tumble-drying time up to 28%. They work by gently separating your clothes, allowing more air to circulate so they dry quicker. Plus, it can reduce your plastic usage as it can be used again and again.