Heating 10 ways to cut heating bills

In most homes across Germany, the UK, the US and Canada, heating is the single biggest energy item on the bill. No single habit carries the load on its own - savings come from the interaction of room temperature, ventilation and sealing. Rule of thumb: every degree off the thermostat cuts heating energy by roughly six percent, whether the system runs on gas, oil or a heat pump.

Investing before the next heating season often pays back twice: once directly through lower consumption, and once indirectly through more stable costs when prices spike. Smart thermostats and simple door and window seals typically pay for themselves within a single season.

Unsure how hard your household would be hit by a gas or oil price shock? The cost calculator shows the realistic annual impact under different price scenarios and flags which of the ten tips moves the needle most for you.