英国能源支出上升0.2%,促使建议缩短淋浴时间,改善家用绝缘设施,以节省资金。 UK energy bills rise 0.2%, prompting advice to shorten showers and improve home insulation to save money.

由于能源价格上限在前2%增长后上升0.2%,联合王国的家庭面临更高的能源账单。 UK households face higher energy bills due to a 0.2% rise in the energy price cap, following a prior 2% increase. 英国燃气公司建议将淋浴时间限制在4分钟之内,指出通过减少热水和取暖使用,每年可能节省70英镑。 British Gas advises limiting showers to four minutes, citing potential annual savings of up to £70 by reducing hot water and heating use. 此项建议是根据显示平均淋浴持续10分钟的研究提出的,是帮助消费者降低成本的更广泛努力的一部分。 The recommendation, based on research showing average showers last 10 minutes, is part of broader efforts to help consumers cut costs. 补充建议包括建造防水房屋和利用窗帘保持热量,一些理事会提供免费热成像工具。 Additional tips include draught-proofing homes and using curtains to retain heat, with some councils offering free thermal imaging tools.