Seasonal Energy Saving Guides
UK energy use is deeply seasonal, and so are the savings. Four playbooks covering heating efficiency in winter, preparation in spring, electricity and installation work in summer, and a pre-winter checklist in autumn.
Related energy-saving tips
- Check for cavity wall insulation — Uninsulated cavity walls let a large share of a home's heat escape.
- Draught-proof doors and windows — Gaps around doors, windows and letterboxes let warm air out and cold air in.
- Top up loft insulation to 270mm — If your loft has little insulation, topping it up to the recommended 270mm cuts the heat escaping through your roof.