As energy prices continue to climb, exploring energy saving is as important for your wallet as it is for the environment. Here are four simple home improvements to reduce your energy bills this year.

Install a modern thermostat

Modern thermostats are smart. Install one of these magic boxes and cut out your wasted energy usage. They can automatically adjust the temperature in your home and can be controlled remotely via the internet. They can even give you details of your energy usage, so you can make smarter energy saving choices immediately, rather than having to wait for a costly bill.

Getting a thermostat with an accompanying smart phone app makes energy saving even more integrated into your normal life. You’ll get a pretty quick return on your investment too, with thermostats often paying for themselves within a year.

Close your curtains

In winter, your heating bill accounts for a lot of your energy usage. Small changes can make a big difference. Did you know that every degree you actively heat your home above 20ºC adds up to 10% to your heating bill? The smart energy saving choice is to keep the heat in.

Windows and gaps around doors are common places where heat is lost. Thankfully there’s an easy, old-school fix. Hang some heavy, lined curtains as the temperature starts to drop and you’ll see your energy bills looking far more reasonable this winter. Improve this further with some draft excluders at the base of doors and really keep the cold out.

Go for low-energy labels

When you come to replace old appliances, choose a new one with the best energy rating. Different appliances have different scales, but generally an A-rating or better is as energy-efficient as the technology allows. A little research into the most energy saving appliances goes a long way – it might just save you when your next quarterly statement arrives.

Go lightweight for your roofing

When you come to replace your roofing, or need to choose roofing for an extension or conservatory, getting the right materials can save you a lot in the long run. Metrotile has a solution to fit any home, with versatile, lightweight and innovative roofing options.

Lightweight roofing for your home, conservatory and extension saves energy from the very beginning. Lighter to transport, they take less energy to install. Once in place, they offer better insulation than typical roofing, glass or uPVC, so you’ll waste less precious heat.

Find out more about reducing your bills with Metrotile’s lightweight roof tiles, by calling us on 01249 658 514 or fill in our contact form and we will get back to you.