Big Energy Savings Week: Small Changes, Big Savings
- 20th January 2026
Big Energy Savings Week, taking place from 19–25 January, is a timely reminder that reviewing how we use energy can help reduce energy bills and improve efficiency. With household and business costs still under pressure, even small changes can lead to meaningful savings over the year ahead.
The campaign encourages households and businesses to better understand their energy use, review what they’re paying, and take practical steps to cut costs without reducing comfort.
Review your energy tariff - One of the simplest ways to save money is to review your current energy tariff. Many people remain on the same deal for years, even when better options may be available. Checking unit rates, standing charges, and direct debit levels can help ensure you’re not overpaying or building up unnecessary credit with your supplier.
Improve heating efficiency - Heating costs often make up the largest part of energy bills, particularly during winter. Simple actions such as bleeding radiators, lowering boiler flow temperature, and using thermostatic radiator valves correctly can improve efficiency at little or no cost. Heating only the rooms you use, rather than the whole property, can also help reduce energy consumption.
Understand how you use energy - Smart meters and energy monitoring apps can highlight when and where energy is being used. This makes it easier to identify high-usage appliances and adjust habits where possible. Running appliances on lower temperature settings or at off-peak times can reduce costs over time.
Everyday habits that reduce bills - Small changes to daily routines can quickly add up. Washing clothes at lower temperatures, fully loading washing machines and dishwashers, air-drying laundry, and switching appliances off at the socket are simple steps that help cut energy use.
Consider longer-term improvements - Where budgets allow, longer-term measures such as better insulation, LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances, and smart heating controls can deliver ongoing savings. These improvements often increase comfort as well as lowering bills.
Access support and advice - Organisations such as Citizens Advice and the Energy Saving Trust offer trusted guidance on reducing energy costs and understanding available support schemes. These resources can be particularly useful for households facing higher energy bills.
Big Energy Savings Week is a helpful prompt to review your energy use, but the biggest benefit comes from making changes that last beyond the campaign. Small steps taken now can help reduce energy bills, improve efficiency, and free up funds for other financial priorities.
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