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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last six months or so, you’ll have realized that the UK is in the grip of a recession that’s refusing to be swept aside even by a plethora of government economy-stimulation measures.  Yawn, yawn, yawn, we hear you cry – and yes, we’re sick of hearing about it too.  But there’s no getting around the fact that desperate times call for desperate measures, and with very few spare pennies floating around at the minute it’s in everyone’s best interests to make their money work harder.  When it comes to shaving vital pounds off those nasty household bills, energy efficiency is key, and it’s a win-win situation; you save money and do your bit to save the planet too!  Here are our top tips for reducing your energy bills this winter:

Perform a free home energy check online at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk – just answer some simple questions about your home and they’ll supply you with an impartial report detailing how you could save energy and money.  The EST website is also packed with energy-saving information, including details of government grants available to help with the cost of energy efficient home improvements, whether it’s a wind turbine or just some extra loft insulation. Don’t forget that all homes for sale or rent in Northern Ireland require Energy Performance Certificates .

Switch to direct debit and paperless billing.  Many companies – gas, water, electricity, telephone etc. – offer discounts for customers who choose a paperless billing service, which basically just means that you’ll receive your bill and any correspondence about your account via email instead of in the post.  As well as scoring you some all-important money off your bill, you can sleep a little easier knowing that your carbon footprint has shrunk!  Paying by direct debit is another potential way to get some discount and obviously saves on any hassle because you can be sure the bills will get paid on time.  A word to the wise, though; try and resist the temptation to leave email bills unopened in your inbox – you should still open them and give the itemization a once over to ensure it is correct.

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