A LOCAL building company is looking to help households reduce their energy costs during the present crisis.

With the head of Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, warning that the annual household energy bills are likely to rise by a further £800 when the price cap is adjusted in October, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice to local households about cost-effective changes they could make to receive a potential saving of up to £700.

Edward Hegarty, branch manager at RGB Wellington, said: “We are all hearing daily about the cost-of-living increases, and as purses are definitely feeling the pinch for many families,we have put together some tips about small changes people can make in their home now to reduce energy bills. Our tips don’t cost a lot of money and will also have a benefit to the environment.”

Some of the savings included: Cut out draughts, switch to LED lightbulbs, make sure a home is insulated, ensure radiators have working thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs), bleed radiators regularly, install energy saving shower heads.

Edward Hegarty added: “Other small changes families can make to save on their energy bills include ensuring electrical items are turned off when not in use and not left on standby, only boiling as much water as is needed instead of a full kettle every time, using the eco setting on an appliance, and turning down the temperature to 30 degrees, or even lower, when using a washing machine.

“At RGB we have a range of products that can help a family cut their utility bills by saving energy and we are happy to give advice.”