Most of us by now will have made the big switch, moving from one utility provider to the next, whether it's from Electric Ireland to Bord Gais Energy, SSE Airtricity, Pinergy or even Flogas or the reverse.
So here are a number of electric tips you would well be advised to take onboard. Here are my 13 money-saving ways to reduce your electricity bill at a time when you need it most. 3. Never have the immersion on with your central heating. The immersion should only be used during the summer or when you do not need your central heating. The immersion is like a kettle – it should be switched off when you have heated the water.5. Use timers and night timers together with dimmers for light switches – also for those washing loads at night.7. Avoid peak time use as much as possible .
10. Take short showers and if bathing, have all the family use the same water, but not if one of them have just returned from a filthy rugby match!