The secrets to reducing your natural gas bill

How can you reduce your gas bill? By developing the right habits, essential for cutting down on gas consumption, and benefiting from a competitive price. The result is great savings!

Index

• Reduce the consumption of your gas boiler
• Reduce gas consumption for hot water
• Cooking economically with gas
• Compare gas tariffs to reduce your bill

Imagine: you have received a huge natural gas bill, and you are wondering how you can turn things round. This may even be your current situation, so read carefully: here are all our tips on how to reduce your gas consumption simply and, above all, effectively.

Reduce the consumption of your gas boiler

To limit your energy spending, having a high-performance system is vital. Since September 2015, condensing boilers have become the standard for central heating. The reason for this change is simple: these are the only models that satisfy the demanding efficiency requirements set by the European “Ecodesign” directive. More expensive to buy but consuming less energy, a condensing boiler can provide average heating savings of 10 to 35%.

However, installing a condensing boiler is only obligatory when replacing a boiler or equipping a new property. As long as your gas boiler is working, you do not have to invest in a new-generation boiler, even though older installations are known to be less efficient. Still, this deferment does not prevent you from following the other tips.

There are many ways to save energy by reducing the amount of gas used to heat your home:

• Having your gas boiler serviced by an approved professional: obligatory every two years in Flanders and every three years in Wallonia and Brussels, this operation helps you cut energy consumption by up to 10%, limit the risk of breakdowns and extend your boiler’s life.