British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers urged to press switch for £100 saving

As the continues to tighten its grip on household finances, energy specialists are encouraging UK households to act now to reduce their in preparation for the chillier months. From April 2025, the energy price cap for customers of , EDF, , , and Octopus escalated by 6.4%, pushing the average annual bill for a typical dual-fuel household paying by direct debit to £1,849 - a rise from £1,738.

Another adjustment to the cap is anticipated in July. In response to this, Gordon Wallis, from heating oil supplier Your NRG, has offered a variety of practical, low-cost suggestions to assist families in decreasing their energy consumption and sidestepping unnecessary expenses.

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"Energy prices may be on the up again, but households still have the means to regain control," he stated. "Even minor adjustments can yield a noticeable difference over the span of a year."

One of the most effective measures is simply reducing your thermostat by just 1C - an action that Mr Wallis claims could save the average household over £100 annually without significantly impacting comfort levels, reports .

"Dropping the thermostat from 20°C to 19°C is barely perceptible day-to-day, but it could knock over £100 off your energy bill," he elaborated. "It's a cost-free alteration that doesn't affect quality of life but really accumulates over time."

Mr Wallis also advocates the use of thermostatic radiator valves to better regulate the heating in less frequently used rooms, with potential savings of around £75 per annum, based on Energy Saving Trust figures.

"Simple fixes like these can stop your hard-earned money from literally slipping through the cracks," Mr Wallis commented. "Older boilers can be as little as 60% efficient, meaning 40% of your energy is wasted," he explained.

He then highlighted that opting for a modern A-rated boiler could lead to impressive annual savings: "Replacing it with a modern A-rated model could save up to £540 annually and reduce long-term strain on the system."

Additionally, smart meters were lauded as a significant step towards better energy management, giving residents the power to track their usage in real-time and sidestep overpayments due to faulty guesstimates.

Mr Wallis further added that smart meters are instrumental in minimising billing mistakes while promoting more effective energy consumption habits: "Smart meters help reduce billing errors and encourage smarter usage," he said.

"When you can see how much energy you're using - and what it's costing - you naturally become more conscious of waste."

With an eye on year-round benefits, Mr Wallis urged immediate action regardless of the season: "There's no need to wait for winter," he concluded. "These actions can benefit you all year round - and protect you from future price hikes."