Angelina Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It will be hot water bottles, blankets, extra layers and quicker showers. Kettles use up a huge amount of electricity; Layering is good, several thin layers work better than one thick layer; Quicker showers make a big difference, Thames Water hand out a 3 minute egg timer you can stick on the shower wall. > Heating will be on but low to stop the issues with the house (damp etc). I've read that having the house at a regular temperature > is better than having blasts of central heating for shorter periods - although happy if anyone has a view. Regular temp is indeed much better, that's the job of the thermostat, if your radiators have individual thermostats, turn them down a bit in the less occupied rooms...