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Brits have been urged to make four "simple" switches at home to cut their energy bill by around £210 per year. Energy Savers Week will return on Monday to help people take better control of their energy costs by adjusting day-to-day habits. Following the increase in the energy price cap on January 1, many people have been seeking ways to reduce their usage and save money.

The campaign, jointly led by the Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice, focuses on five key "moments" in the household where, by making a few changes, people can lower their bills. These include getting ready in the morning, heating your home, washing and drying clothes, and cooking dinner. Each of these small tasks can be improved by trimming energy usage in daily routines, resulting in a £210 reduction in the annual energy bill. Andrew Northcott, knowledge manager at Energy Saving Trust, said: "Energy Savers Week is about inspiring everyday energy wins. By highlighting five simple moments in the home, from taking a shower to cooking dinner, we want to reassure people that small changes really can make a difference."

Kicking off the tips, Energy Saving Trust suggested that keeping showers to four minutes by setting a timer or playing a song could save you up to £45 a year.

Secondly, the experts have advised Brits to check their thermostats. Most homes are comfortable between 18C and 21C. Turning your thermostat down by one degree, from 22C to 21C, could save you £90 a year.

For tumble dryer users, swapping to a heated dryer rack instead could save a noticeable £90 a year.

Finally, being more savvy with the kettle could help towards your bills. By measuring out the exact amount of water needed and not overfilling the kettle, you can save an estimated £10 a year.

Gillian Cooper, director of energy at Citizens Advice, said: "Energy Savers Week is designed to help people make small adjustments at home to have a big impact on their energy bills. We're here to make upgrading your energy efficiency simple and accessible for everyone."

Martin McCluskey, Minister for Energy Consumers, said: "Citizens Advice and Energy Saving Trust are doing outstanding work in helping people save money on their bills.

"Their efforts complement the action we've taken by expanding the £150 Warm Home Discount to around six million households this winter and removing £150 of costs off energy bills from April.

"Our comprehensive Warm Homes Plan will also be the biggest ever public investment in home upgrades, totalling almost £15 billion, helping families cut energy bills for good."

The savings figures apply to Great Britain, accurate as of July 2025. They are based on electricity and gas prices of 25.9p per kWh and 6.3p per kWh, respectively, calculated using a weighted average of projected, current, and recent energy price caps.