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Nearly half of Brits feel government is not proactive enough about renewable energy
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And almost half worry about the UK being left behind - with 56% believing that the government should have made a change to the energy structure a long time ago
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Plumber's four simple heating hacks can make radiators 'hotter and faster'
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A plumber shared their top tips for making radiators work more efficiently – and some of them don't even require getting a professional in. Here's all you need to know
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Brit pet owners running up giant bills to keep their cats and dogs warm this winter
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Pet owners across the UK are feeling the pinch as energy prices are continuing to rise and they feel the need to put the heating and lights on to keep their animal companions warm and safe
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Nearly half of renters wrongly think they need landlord's permission - to fit a smart meter
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More than eight in ten are keen to install a smart meter to keep track of their energy usage and readings - but 22% are putting off asking their landlord about it
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Brits can save up to £3000 a year on energy bills after one heating swap
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Families are cutting down spending on electricity and avoiding using boilers and heaters during cold weather, now a money-saving expert said Brits can swap them out for one item
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More than half of tenants don't have a working smart meter in their rental property
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Research reveals many tenants are renting properties without smart meters installed - and the majority of renters hesitate to ask their landlords
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Younger generations are least money-savvy - and 'waste' hundreds of pounds a year
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Millennials spend over £500 a year on takeaways – while just one in ten Gen Z adults have switched energy suppliers in the last two years
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Dad hounded by British Gas after getting massive bill for whole block of flats
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The householder says he has had 'a year of hell’ over bills and keeps being threatened with legal action – while company admit the case hadn’t been handled properly
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Brits are increasingly choosing utilities providers - based on customer satisfaction
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It comes as rising gas and electricity prices across the utilities sector mean that Brits are looking for other ways to differentiate between providers
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Low-income households need at least extra £600 to be able to heat homes this winter
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Smart energy supplier Utilita has called on the government to provide up to £800 of direct winter energy assistance to the lowest income households before this winter
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Exact date Brits must take a meter reading before energy price cap changes
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The fall in Ofgem's price cap will give households battling the cost of living with a £426 annual saving. But you'll need to carry out a meter reading to make sure your bill's accurate
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Life coach offers top tips for making a change and getting out of a rut
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It comes as two in five Brits feel they are stuck in a rut in their daily lives - with a fifth 'too lazy' to shop around for the best deals to save money
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Cow poo could help solve UK's energy crisis, farmers say
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To highlight the benefit of livestock faeces as a renewable energy source, a life-sized sculpture of a cow was placed outside the Houses of Parliament
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Coffee machines and cookers cost the most money - while not even in use
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Four in ten Brits claim they have no idea that electrical appliances still cost money when simply left on standby, or switched on at the mains
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Air fryers and heated clothes dryers among most cost-efficient household appliances
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Brits have spent over £645 in the past year on new gadgets for the home in a bid to reduce energy usage - but which ones are really worth the investment?
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Expert says simple change could cut household energy bills by 75%
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Experts have shared their top tips on how to keep household energy bills down with some simple home improvements. Most people are trying to save on energy bills at the moment due to soaring prices
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Couple turn their s**t into energy to cook food and heat off-grid tree house home
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EXCLUSIVE: The couple wanted to build a fully sustainable off-grid tree house getaway and they're heating their home, water, and cooking their food using a rather unique source - poo power
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Rising costs and admin tasks keep unpaid carers from quality time with those in their care
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Unpaid carers struggle to dedicate quality time to those they look after - with 83% blaming unavoidable rising costs, like energy bills
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Britain risks facing blackouts as power station workers go on strike, union warns
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Employees at Drax power station in North Yorks, which when running at full capacity is responsible for 7 percent of the UK's electricity, could soon strike over pay disputes
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Two-thirds of small businesses have taken steps to cut energy costs in last 12 months
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Going 'paper free', reducing their working hours, and turning down the temperature on the boiler are among some of the top cost-saving work practices
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Over a fifth of UK homes suffer from mould, damp, or condensation, study finds
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Windows, walls, and ceilings are most commonly affected - but Brits are unsure how the problem is caused, or how to tackle it
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Three in five UK households have a poor energy performance rating, data shows
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Only 50,000 homes currently score the top EPC rating of A - although 84% of homeowners would mistakenly predict their home's rating to be high
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Younger millennials are savviest with cash - and most likely to cut back in 2023
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The top ways those aged 25-34 are looking to save the pennies include batch-cooking meals, and having a smart meter to monitor energy usage at home
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Brits are advised to switch kitchen appliance settings to be more energy efficient
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Many Brits take the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach when it comes to appliance settings - and are hesitant to change them
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