The rising energy price cap has encouraged millions of Brits to change their usage habits

A poll of 5,000 adults found 73 per cent made changes at home in an attempt to reduce bills and offset the price cap rise before it came into effect on 1st April.

Common tactics include only filling the kettle with the amount needed (50 per cent), improving a home’s insulation (37 per cent) and turning the TV off at the plug when not in use (34 per cent).

And nearly half (48 per cent) have a smart meter to receive accurate, rather than estimated bills, and monitor what energy is being used, in near-real time.

Yet despite making changes, a quarter are still confused by the conflicting energy saving advice available.

Confusion about what can be done at home

As a result, many have attempted changes that will not reduce energy use, including handwashing all dishes instead of using a dishwasher (32 per cent) and putting electronic devices in sleep mode overnight (21 per cent).

While 22 per cent have been keeping the heating on permanently at a low setting instead of turning it on and off when needed.

Smart Energy GB, which commissioned the survey, has teamed up with Helen Skelton, Dominic Littlewood, and Money Magpie, to co-author the Super Smart Energy Savers Report, which provides actionable advice to help Brits manage energy use and household budgets.