Whether we’re self-isolating, homeschooling or working from home, the coronavirus pandemic means a lot of us are spending the vast majority of our time at home. This leads to higher energy and gas bills – even more so with the colder months approaching.
With small pockets across the country being asked to return to their homes again, now is as good a time as any to begin prepping for any future quarantine periods.
The average household is said to waste as many as 7,374 hours of electricity every year when a device is left on standby. Whilst stuck at home we are bound to be using electronic devices more often e.g binging the latest Netflix series. It’s natural to leave the likes of laptops, phones, televisions, routers and even printers turned on in the background.
1) A smart power trip is the perfect solution to this as you can choose what you want to keep on or turn off at any given time, meaning you can prioritise what you do and don’t want to keep running.
2) Try to structure your day. Setting a schedule for your day will have a surprising impact on energy consumption. When working from home, setting a time to turn all your devices off will help you to cut down on energy.
Check out the full COVID specific guide from compare the market for energy saving at home including radiators, natural light, bulbs, timers, heating, fridge space and much more at:
https://www.comparethemarket.com/energy/content/energy-saving-tips/
