You can take measures to lower your bills, like using LEDs (light-emitting diodes). These are far more energy efficient than halogen and Incandescent lamps, which generate more heat and generally have a shorter lifespan.
Triple glazing, more common in colder climates, can help retain heat within the home and lower energy bills. Windows have their own ratings, with A++ being the most efficient and E being the least efficient. Triple glazing is pricey but can significantly reduce heat loss from your home and be up to 50% more thermally efficient than older double glazing.
Insulation is another method of retaining heat within the home, consequently lowering energy costs. High-quality insulation can help keep homes at a more constant temperature instead of feeling too hot in the summer and too cool in the winter.
Renewable energy sources like solar panels and air-source heat pumps can help reduce energy costs. Solar panels generate energy, and any surplus can be returned to the grid. Air-source heat pumps extract heat from the outside air and transfer it into a fluid, which moves through a heat exchanger to the heat pump. The temperature of the fluid increases inside the heat pump until it is transferred into water, which can then be used for heating.
