Help keep costs down by making one small change (Image: Getty)

The energy bill switch that uses '80% less electricity' - here's how to change it

by · Daily Record

As energy prices spike this winter, UK households are searching for methods to cut their monthly outgoings.

A significant increase in usage during the colder months is seen in home lighting due to shorter days and longer nights, which necessitates more artificial light. Experts suggest that the most straightforward and impactful step to reduce your electricity bill is to switch to LED light bulbs.

LEDs are not only more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent or compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs but also last longer and emit less heat, making them a savvy economic choice.

The Energy Saving Trust highlights that LED bulbs can use up to 80% less electricity than incandescent bulbs and about 25-30% less than CFLs, leading to substantial savings on energy bills.

Create a cosy glow for less this winter (Image: Getty)

They say "You can save up to £3 per year for every traditional halogen bulb you switch to a similarly bright LED bulb, equivalent to around 5kg of CO2 emissions.

"If the average UK household replaced all of their bulbs with LEDs, it would cost about £100 and save about £35 a year on bills."

With LEDs being readily available in supermarkets, hardware stores, and online, finding the right bulbs for each room in your house is an easy task, reports the Mirror.

Changing out (CFL) bulbs with new LED ones can help save you money this winter (Image: Getty)

The home efficiency specialists at MakeMyHouseGreen also agree that replacing outdated lightbulbs can significantly lower your energy usage. CEO Llewellyn Kinch emphasised the importance of lighting in energy consumption, particularly in compact areas.

Kinch said, "LED bulbs use up to 85% less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs and last longer, making them a cost-effective choice."

He continues "By switching to LED lighting, you could see substantial reductions in energy bills, on the cheap. What's more is that they're available in warm tones, maintaining a cosy winter atmosphere without the energy drain."

You can make further savings by ensuring that you turn off your lights when not in use. Doing so can help cut down daily energy consumption and potentially save up to £15 annually on your energy bill.

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