6 Tips to Reduce your Energy Bills when Working from Home

Technological improvements and the wide availability of good broadband provision have made working from home an increasingly popular choice. Saving money on expensive commutes is one benefit for the homeworker, but make sure you aren’t squandering these savings on heating and lighting your home while you are working. Here are our 6 tips for reducing your energy bills when working from home.

• Put a jumper on. The simplest and most effective way to make sure that your body is warm is to add an extra layer of clothing. You may find that you don’t need the central heating on at all.
  
• Go paperless. Many energy companies offer savings to customers who manage their accounts and payments online.
  
• Switch to LEDs. Light your office with LED light bulbs. When you design your own home working environment using the bespoke service from Mirror Image Ltd, you can incorporate LED light fittings into the design.
  
• Close the curtains. When working at night with the heating on, make sure your curtains are closed. Windows are a major source of thermal loss.
  
• Cut down on the coffee. Rather than having the kettle constantly on the go, try and have formal tea and coffee breaks as you might in the office. This will help your concentration. Only fill the kettle with as much water as you need.
  
• Read your meter. Energy company’s love sending out estimated bills. Somehow they always seem to overestimate how much you have used. Check your meter and give your energy provider an exact reading.
  

Having a dedicated working environment will improve your level of focus when working from home. If you are working home alone while the rest of your family are out, then your home office is the only room that needs heating and lighting.

Call Mirror Image on 01603 417577 to arrange a visit from a member of our sales team. We can discuss your ideas for a home working environment and design you a bespoke office that utilises all the space available most efficiently. We can incorporate a range of stylish and functional features that will make your home a positive place to work in. 

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