Have you ever wondered how much the average gas and electricity bill is? Different companies claim to be the cheapest and promote appealing tariffs to us customers, but what is the normal person paying for utilities right now? Let’s have a look at what those average figures actually are and how we can bring them down, cutting the cost we are paying even further.
The Average Gas and Electricity Bill
In 2020, the combined average gas and electricity bill was £1,287. Of that amount, the average amount paid for electricity was £705. Doing the maths, the rest of the average gas and electricity bill price of £1,287 works out at £582 for gas.
Electricity is significantly more expensive per unit when compared to gas. Electricity is up around 15p per unit whereas gas is lower at about 4p per unit. One of the expensive parts of our energy bills is heating. Those with gas heating will generally be paying less for their heating than those with using electric.
What Affects How Much You Pay
How much you pay for your utility bills changes depending on a number of things. Obviously the more you use, the more you will pay. That is a given. The average bill is based on a an average use. If you are home all day or have your central heating pumping out at 22 degrees all the time, you will pay more money. One of the worst culprits for adding money to your bill is using your tumble dryer.
You also need to take into account the time of year. Less daylight hours will result in you relying on electricity for lighting more. Winter months will see us turning up our heating. When we work from home we’ll be using more energy than when we’re out of the house at work.
The size of your property will change your energy usage. The more rooms, the more lightbulbs to power, the more space to heat. The average average gas and electricity bill for a 1 or 2 bedroom house is around £795. Compare this with a 5+ bedroom house which will pay around £1,639. Bigger families will result in more washing, so the washing machine will be on longer, the boiler will be more active heating up water for showers. You get the idea.
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How To Save Money
You can save money on your average gas and electricity bill by doing a number of different things. Firstly, by ensuring you’re on the best deal with your energy supplier. if you joined the company on a special tariff, this may have ended. if it has, you’ll now be on a default or standard tariff and hence be paying too much. Contact your company and see if they can switch you to the best deal they have. Otherwise you could take a look at a comparison site and switch to a cheaper supplier. Consider other things as well as price when you’re switching, including exit fees, customer service reviews and where the energy actually comes from. You might not have to pay that much extra for green energy!
When you look at the average gas and electricity bill you might be shocked at home much you’re paying. Find ways to cut back on the money you are paying for your gas and electricity, including swapping companies and watching how you’re using your energy.
