Almost every household wants to reduce their bills, and the best way to do that is to control how much energy you are using in your home. Alternatively, it is possible to invest in green energy, allowing you to save money on your bills. Green energy is beneficial for the environment and your wallet. There are also many ways you can conserve the energy that you do have to use. Here are some of the best ways that you can save energy and money in your home.

It may seem counter-intuitive to buy something new when you are trying to save money around the house, but buying a new boiler could save you thousands of dollars. Boilers need to be replaced every decade, and with the introduction of smart meters, it has never been more important that you buy a new boiler so that you can save money on your gas bill. Over half of household bills are spent heating the home and water. Therefore it is essential that you take the maintenance and age of your boiler seriously. If you are in doubt about which boiler to purchase, it is worthwhile consulting a specialist and receiving a quote about costs and potential savings. 

From the wind to the sun - there are many ways to harness naturally occurring energy without burning fossil fuels. One retailer, Renew Energy offer solar panel installation at a reasonable price. It is important that you hire a professional to fit solar panels and other renewable energy sources as they can be dangerous if they are not properly installed. It is also worth noting that any home can be suitable for a solar panel because they can function with very weak sunlight - you don’t have to be living in Spain to reap the benefits of installing a solar panel. 

When you unplug your devices every morning, do you unplug the charger? If the answer is no, then you could be adding unnecessary consumption onto your energy bills. Not only are plugged in chargers a fire hazard, but they also have a detrimental effect on the environment. Once you start regularly unplugging your phone charger, it will become a simple habit, and you’ll be able to use this new habit to save electricity throughout your life, long into the future.

Although you may not think that using water will be adding much to your gas bill - long baths instead of showers can be extremely expensive. Using water carelessly is extremely expensive, and it is a resource that should be treated with respect. Try to install a shower timer, and you could save yourself thousands of dollars every year - in addition to thousands of gallons of water. 

Once you get started, saving energy around the home is an easy habit to get into. Whether you choose to invest in a solar panel or just stop using unnecessary water, there are so many ways to save energy and money around your home.