subject: Cut Scottish Energy Bills Further With Double Glazing [print this page] Research carried out by Energyhelpline has found that homeowners north of the border are paying less for their energy bills than anyone else. On average, the annual Scottish fuel bill stands at 1,281 pounds, compared to an average annual bill of 1,373 pounds in Merseyside and North Wales, which is the highest fuel bill to be found in the UK.
Whilst a 92 pounds difference in energy bills is significant for Scottish homeowners, there are still millions of people having to live in fuel poverty as their average energy bill of 1,281 pounds accounts for at least 10 per cent of their income.
Speak to Scottish homeowners and it is safe to say that the cost of energy bills will be one of their greatest concerns. Over the past decade, energy bills have more than doubled, with predictions for the future indicating that gas and electricity bills will rise even further. Unless action is taken now homeowners can expect to be paying beyond their means.
The first course of action required for any homeowner trouble by their energy bills is to look into switching their energy supplier as you will very often find that a switch of supplier can save you a decent amount of cash. Too many homeowners persist with the same suppler for too long.
Visit one of the many online energy comparison sites and input your current gas and electricity usage. You will then be presented with the best deals on the market. You can sometimes make further savings by opting to take out a dual gas/electricity package, receiving your bills online rather than in the post and paying by direct debit.
Once you have changed supplier, you should then look into further cost-effective ways of driving down the cost of energy. Replacing all traditional light bulbs with energy-saving bulbs, installing loft or wall insulation, turning down your thermostat and checking to see whether your home is eligible for any sort of government energy grant are all sensible measures.
Depending upon where you live, you should also look into purchasing and installing double glazing in Aberdeen or double glazing in Dundee, as a new set of windows can help stop draughts and make a home a more energy efficient place to live.
Collectively or by at least employing some of these handy energy-saving tips, your home can benefit from the sort of cosy atmosphere you would only normally experience in conservatories in Dundee so that you can limit energy usage to a minimum.
