12 Ways How to Reduce Your Energy Bills In Ireland

Due to the fact that the price of heating and lighting has skyrocketed over the course of the past year, many, if not the majority of Irish homes are likely to be in a state of hopelessness and be wondering how they will make it through this winter.

Many individuals are going to struggle with this, and the unfortunate reality is that things are probably going to get even worse before they start getting better.

However, this does not mean that many individuals do not have options, and there are still methods that hundreds of thousands of customers in Ireland can save hundreds, if not thousands, of euros when it comes to their energy consumption.

The following are some different approaches that you can use to cut down on your monthly energy costs.

1- Install a smart thermostat

Smart thermostats can improve the efficiency of your heating system by directing heat only into the spaces that are being occupied.

They will learn how long it takes to heat your home, which will allow them to have it at the desired temperature at the precise time you have requested.

Because they can also be
controlled by your phone, you won't have to worry about returning to a frigid house when you do so.

You might save approximately €75 per year by installing thermostatic radiator valves, room thermostats, and programmable thermostats in your home.

2- Switch off standby

Remembering to turn off the standby mode on your appliances can save you
approximately €65 in Ireland (or £45 in Northern Ireland) over the course of a year.

The vast majority of electrical appliances can be turned off at the plug without affecting their internal programming if the appliance is turned off.

You must think of investing in a standby saver or a smart plug, either of which will enable
you to turn off the standby mode of all of your appliances at the same time.

If you are unsure how to use any of the appliances in your home, check the instructions.

It is possible that certain satellite and digital TV recorders require
you to leave them plugged in at all times in order for them to keep track of any programmes that you wish to record.

3- Draught-proof windows and doors

Unless your house is quite new, you will likely experience some heat loss as a result of draughts around the doors and windows, gaps around the door, or the chimney.

A professional draught-proofing job on windows and doors and the sealing of cracks in
floors and skirting boards can cost up to €225.

However, it can save you up to €125 (or £55 in Northern Ireland) on your annual energy bills.

Do-it-yourself draught proofing can save a lot of money.

4- Swap your bath for a shower

There are many among us who take pleasure in a nice, lengthy soak in the tub.

However, if you take just one shower instead of a bath once a week instead , you could cut your annual energy costs by twenty euros in Ireland (sixteen pounds in Northern Ireland).

5- Be savvy in the kitchen

In the kitchen, one of the items that gets the most use is the kettle.

However, many of us are willing to acknowledge that, at least occasionally, we put more
water into the kettle to boil than we actually intend to use.

If you don't fill the kettle to its maximum capacity, you can cut your annual power bill by 13 euros in Ireland (12 pounds in Northern Ireland).

You may also think about retro
fitting your current kitchen tap with an aerator in order to cut down on the amount of water that comes out of it without
compromising the way that it cleans or rinses.

An aerator is a simple device
that can reduce your water bill by up to thirty five euro in Ireland (thirty pounds in Northern Ireland) annually.

Aerators can be connected to the spout of a faucet, and they
can be purchased for a low cost and installed with little effort.

6- Top up the insulation

Even if you only have thin spray foam or a loose 25mm jacket on your hot water cylinder, you can still profit from boosting the insulation to a British Standard
Jacket 80mm thick, which will allow you to save €70 In Ireland (or £45 in Northern Ireland) every year.

7- Turn on the Eco Setting

Take special care of your household appliances and everything else that uses electricity.

Wait to start the washing machine or dishwasher until they are both completely full, and then use the eco settings or lower temperatures while
operating them.

The straightforward action of washing your garments at 30 degrees rather than the standard temperature of 40 degrees will result in cost savings.

These savings won't amount to much when taken into account on an individual occasion.

However, when added together over the course of a year, they
become significant.

In the same vein, turn off all standby modes on all of your
electronic devices and reduce the amount of time you spend in the shower each morning by just one minute.

If you take all of these actions, you might be able to cut your energy use by more than 10 percent, which might result in savings of more than €300 over the course of a year.

8- Take Care of Your Boiler



Perform maintenance on your boiler. Not only is it necessary from a health and safety standpoint, but a boiler that has been properly maintained and is
operating at peak efficiency will be able to heat your home and water at a cost that is approximately 5 percentage points lower than one that has not been well cared after.

Consider if it is worthwhile to pay for repairs when it is possible that purchasing a new boiler would be more cost-effective in the long run. Older boilers are less
energy efficient than newer ones.

If your boiler breaks down, investing in a boiler care plan may help you spread the cost of servicing and repairs over a
longer period of time.

9- Energy-saving gadgets

Investing in appliances and electronics that conserve energy can help you save money on your monthly power costs.

Here are some energy saving technologies you can select for:

• Depending on the wattage of the lightbulb, investing in energy-saving light
bulbs can save you up to €22 annually.

• Radiator boosters maintain a constant room temperature by directing warm air away from windows. This keeps the space from overheating.

• Draft excluders that are attached to doors and letterboxes can have a significant impact on the amount of money you spend on your heating expenses.

• Chimney balloons prevent warm air from leaking into your chimney and cold air from entering your home. This keeps your home more comfortable.

• If you add lagging jackets and foam tubing to your pipes, your hot water will stay hot for a longer period of time.

10- Install solar panels

Photovoltaic modules, also known as PV modules, are a type of solar panel that produces energy when it is exposed to light. You may have these mounted on the top of your house and then use the electricity they produce to power your
home when they have been installed.

Solar thermal panels, also known as solar hot water collectors, are solar panels that are able to produce hot water. They are a potentially more cost-effective
method of producing hot water.

Installing solar panels can help generate clean, renewable energy from the sun's rays, and any energy produced in excess can be used to automatically
heat your home's water supply.

Therefore, not only will you reduce the cost of your monthly energy bills, but you will also be contributing positively to the
health of the environment.

11- Consider a heat pump

Electrical heat pumps make use of a compressor to pull heat from the surrounding air or the earth in order to heat the home.

A heat pump generates
approximately three to four units of heat for every unit of electricity that it uses.

The majority of heat pump systems come with built-in heating controls, allowing you to customise their operation to best suit your habits and routines.

If you use heating controls in conjunction with your heat pump system, you can normally cut your energy use by up to twenty percent.

12- Upgrade your old appliances

The energy rating, which ranges from A+++ to G and is printed on the appliance's label, is required for all EU-sold home appliances.

The annual operating costs of low-rated appliances are significantly higher than those of high-rated appliances.

The A+++ rating is the most energy efficient, while G is the lleast efficient.

Therefore, if you own a number of white goods that have a low rating, such as a washing machine, refrigerator/freezer, or oven, you should seriously consider replacing them with more energy-efficient ones.

Bottom Line

If you have been concerned about the high cost of your energy bills, putting the
aforementioned tips into practice will help you bring those costs down and save you money.