economy
I'm a British Gas engineer
A British Gas engineer has shared the three biggest energy "guzzlers" for households to be aware of. With the cost-of-living continuing to hit Brits hard, and Ofgem announcing this week that the energy price cap would rise further in October, many Britons will be looking into ways to keep their outgoings down.
TL;DR
- Electric showers, tumble dryers, and ovens are the biggest energy "guzzlers" in homes.
- These appliances consume significant energy to generate heat.
- Simple tips to reduce consumption include shorter showers, air-drying clothes, and cooking multiple items simultaneously.
- The energy price cap will rise by 4% from October 1 to December 31, 2026.
- The price cap increase is attributed to higher wholesale gas prices, influenced by the conflict in the Middle East.
- Despite the increase, prices remain significantly lower than during the 2022 energy crisis.