EDF, which is rivalled by OVO, Octopus, EON Next, and Scottish Power, as well as British Gas, has warned people are facing higher energy bills this winter.
EDF and Octopus customers £60 richer after completing easy household task
EDF has urged customers to complete an easy fix that could save them roughly £60 a year on energy bills. EDF, which is rivalled by OVO, Octopus, EON Next, and Scottish Power, as well as British Gas, has warned people are facing higher energy bills this winter.
But one method that could deliver average savings of £60 annually. EDF says customers should spot and block draughts throughout your property, including around doors, windows, and chimneys, to stop heat from leaking out.
Neglecting these spots could well be why you’re constantly cranking up the thermostat. EDF Energy has explained: “Block gaps where heat escapes and cold air gets in; you’ll prevent heat loss and keep your home warm.
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“There are a number of places where you can prevent draughts. Draught-proofing your chimney alone could save you around £60 a year.”
Octopus agrees, adding: “A continuous draught can quickly undo all the good work of your heating – essentially wasting energy. Identifying and plugging up draughts around doors, windows and other gaps can help trap warmth in and make your gas spend go further.
“…Professional draught-proofing can cost a few hundred pounds. You can also find draughts yourself using the back of your hand, or with a thermal camera and make your own excluders for free using old fabric scraps.
“Average saving: £80 per year.” The energy giant went on to say: “We genuinely want to help our customers be more energy efficient. It’s simply the right thing to do, not only because it keeps your bills low, but because it’s better for the environment as well.
“We’ve sent our cameras out to nearly 5,000 customers over the last few years, and we’re absolutely honoured that so many customers have told us that the camera loan has helped them practically identify how to save heat in their home.
“Right now, saving gas is more important than ever, with millions of UK households left struggling to pay record-high energy bills. For Winter 2025, we’ve prioritised camera loans for those who need it most.”
