{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b0f0635bd6cff3009dccc3/6938cddb34867e026d04f609?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Cut Costs This Winter: How to Save Money on Your Energy Bills with Brian Horne from the Energy Saving Trust","description":"<p>Staying warm this winter shouldn’t feel like a dilemma — but for many of us, high energy prices, confusing tariffs, and unpredictable bills can make it stressful.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>So this week, we’re diving into a very timely Quarter Life Question: How do you actually cut energy costs this winter - and what genuinely makes a difference when it comes to keeping bills low? </p><p><br></p><p>I’m joined by <strong>Brian Horne</strong> from the <strong>Energy Saving Trust</strong>, who spends his days helping people understand their energy use, navigate price changes, and make smart choices at home - whether you rent, own, or live somewhere in between.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ In this episode, we chat about:</strong></p><ul><li>How UK energy tariffs really work&nbsp;</li><li>Whether it’s better to stick with a variable tariff or switch to a fixed one</li><li>What the “energy price cap” actually is — and what it means for your bill</li><li>Quick daily habits (under a minute!) that genuinely reduce energy costs</li><li>Where to go for help if you’re struggling to pay</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>💬 More about the Energy Saving Trust:</strong></p><p>The <strong>Energy Saving Trust</strong> is a leading UK organisation helping households reduce energy use, lower bills, and move towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Their advice is independent, trusted, and designed to help people stay warm and save money — without needing to spend a fortune.</p><p><br></p><p>Explore their guides, tools, and support here:</p><p><a href=\"https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📲 Want to get involved?</strong></p><p>Got a <em>Quarter Life Question</em> you’d love to hear answered on the pod?</p><p>DM me on <strong>Instagram </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gracemcintosh1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@gracemcintosh1</strong></a> or TikTok&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@gracemcintosh_?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@gracemcintosh_ </a>&nbsp;- I’d love to hear from you</p><p><br></p><p><strong>⭐ Enjoying the podcast?</strong></p><p>Please leave a 5-star review — it helps more people find the show, and it genuinely means the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening, look after yourself, and I’ll see you next week.</p><p>Grace x</p>","author_name":"Grace McIntosh"}