Households encouraged to unplug five 'energy hogs' left on standby to reduce electricity bills
With the energy price cap said to rise by 10% from October 1, many households will be looking at ways to reduce their electricity bills as much as possible. A typical duel-fuel household paying by direct debit will rise from £1,568 to £1,717 per year, an increase of around £12 per month on an average bill.