How much power your home REALLY uses... ( and easy ways to keep costs low )

IS BOILING a full kettle really

that wasteful? And how much does it actually cost to charge your smartphone every night? Homeowners are often told they are guilty of overspending by unnecessarily guzzling gas and burning through electricity. Here, in the graphic on the right, we reveal the true cost of powering your home. You’ll find some surprises in the figures from the Energy Saving Trust. For example, it costs less than £1 a year to charge your mobile phone. And who knew there was such a big difference between an A+ and an A+++ rated fridge freezer? The average dual fuel energy bill already stands at £1,138 a year — and suppliers are thought to be preparing a new round of price hikes. So the time to act is now. As well as switching to a cheaper supplier, there are plenty of other ways to keep costs low. Our simple tips will help you cut your bills without making any major changes to your lifestyle . . .