The complexity of the energy market has long had criticism levelled at it due to the sheer number of tariffs available to householders
. From the summer of 2014 that is all set to change as Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that energy companies will be forced to restrict the number of tariffs they offer to just four and allocate customers with their cheapest possible deal.
This will put an end to the constant switching of suppliers that many householders have to undertake in order to save money and find an affordable tariff, eliminate confusion and ensure a more level playing field.
However some have urged caution against the governments pledge to make energy companies offer their lowest tariff to all customers, fearing that it could bring an end to competition in the market and result in higher bills across the board long-term.
Despite this news, there is no getting away from the fact that cheap energy is becoming less and less readily available. Energy bills will continue to rise whatever happens due to a widespread depletion in gas and electricity stocks so ensuring that your home is fully energy efficient needs to be a top priority.
This means utilising less energy in the home; something that you can do by ensuring that you limit the amount of gas and electricity consumed. Double glazing in Slough, double glazing in Oxford and double glazing in Maidenhead will help as it restricts heat loss from the home and contains any warmth generated via your boiler.
Old single glazed timber windows readily leak heat, being responsible for approximately 25 per cent of heat lost from the home. Why persist with them when you can install double glazing and limit the amount of energy that you use on a daily basis?
Once the windows have been dealt with you should then look to replace any draughty old front or back doors. The thickness and durability of a new door frame will prevent anything from getting through it, whether it is the climate or any potential intruder.
Though the transformation of the energy market has not yet commenced, the next step after the installation of new windows and doors should involve you trying to pinpoint the most competitive energy tariff for your home. There are still a handful of deals out there whilst you are waiting for the plans to be implemented that will save you money.