Conor Pope's tips for saving money at home this winter
Consumer expert Conor Pope offers advice to Irish households on managing rising winter energy costs. Key recommendations include switching electricity providers, lowering thermostats, and optimizing the use of household appliances.
Why it matters
Provides practical financial guidance for households facing inflationary pressures and high energy bills during winter.
Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times , joined Oliver Callan on RTÉ Radio 1 to discuss taking the sting out of winter bills. Listen back above.
"Generally speaking, winter is very expensive," says Pope, explaining that heating and lighting our homes in the colder, darker months adds up.
Additionally, the need to tumble dry clothes can be a big expense, alongside buying warmer clothing, extra food, and saving up for Christmas presents.
"I've done the maths, and I reckon that winter time costs about €10,000 more for the average household than summer time," he states. "That's not even being wildly extravagant."
The first step in bringing those costs down? Shopping around for an electricity provider.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in