Keep Warm And Stay Supported With Winter Energy Saving Tips
Posted on 29th January 2025

It’s hard to believe it’s almost February already, and with it comes colder days and higher energy bills. We know keeping your home warm can be a worry, but small changes can help cut costs without sacrificing comfort. Below, we’ve shared some simple energy saving tips to help you stay warm while keeping costs down. Plus, if you’re struggling, support is available for you.
Simple Ways to Save on Energy
- Use Your Heating Wisely: Set your thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature (18-21°C). Lowering it by just 1°C can save around £100 a year.
- Stop Heat Escaping: Close curtains at night and use draught excluders to keep warmth inside. Even a rolled-up towel against a draughty door can make a difference.
- Only Heat the Rooms You Use: If you have radiators with thermostatic valves, turn them down in rooms you don’t use often.
- Layer Up: Warm clothes and blankets help you feel comfortable without cranking up the heating.
- Use Energy Efficient Appliances: Only boil the water you need, wash clothes at 30°C, and switch off standby appliances to save on electricity.
Help is Available
If you’re struggling with energy costs, grants and advice are available to help you stay warm this winter.
- Hardship Grants: Longleigh offers grants to help cover essential household costs, including energy bills. If you’re a Stonewater customer, check with a member of staff to see if you qualify or email customers@stonewater.org to find out more.
- Financial Wellbeing Support: If you’re a Stonewater customer, you can access Clean Slate, our Circles of Support partner, for help with budgeting, managing bills, and finding extra financial support. Call 020 3540 7421 or email virtualsupporthub@cleanslateltd.co.uk.
Stay warm, stay supported – help is here if you need it.