Brits 'won't turn on central heating' in new cost-cutting measure

25/11/2008

Three per cent of British households will be taking radical action to save money this winter - by not turning their central heating on at all.

This is the main finding from new research by Moneysupermarket.com, released today.

The financial website also found that 25 per cent of households plan to turn the heating on less often this winter, while 90 per cent are planning some form of cost-cutting measure for their heating bill.

Elsewhere, 19 per cent plan to turn down their thermostat to save money, a strategy termed "sensible" by the site.

Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "In the current economic climate it's no surprise to see wallet-watching Brits taking decisive action to keep their energy bills down during the colder winter months.

"However, realising over three quarters of a million of us won't turn on our heating at all this winter is extremely concerning. Without doubt this is the most crucial time of year for everyone to have a sufficient heating supply to their home - not to mention households with elderly people or young families."

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