We all see the rising cost of water and electric all the time, so here are a few tips you can use to cut down the cost of those utilities. First, you can change the setting on the thermostat by just one degree and that alone can save 10% off your gas bill. You can also pay your bill as direct debit instead of check or cash and again save 10% off your bill.
There are blankets made for water heaters that you can put on it and save about 15 to 20 pounds off your gas bill each year. Not all gas suppliers have the same rates, shop around and maybe look into changing your supplier. If your gas boiler is more than 15 years old, you should upgrade it because also lower your bills.
Just by insulating your loft you can save about 25% of heating costs annually. As for water, if you have more rooms in your house than the amount of people living there, you could look into having your place changed to a metered water supply. Only someone from the water company can tell you if it is worth your while to do this.