How Claire Used a Smart Electricity Usage Monitor to Cut Her Energy Bill by £38/Month
Claire lives in a typical 3-bedroom semi in Manchester with her husband and two children. Like many families across the UK, she saw her electricity bills soar in 2024 - up to around £135 a month. Despite switching tariffs, she couldn’t seem to bring them down. Her smart meter showed how much electricity she was using, but it didn’t tell her what appliance is using it, or how to cut back.
Learn More About VoltawareShe's not alone
A national study of thousands of UK households, conducted by Cadent (the UK’s largest gas network, serving over 11 million customers) and Britain Thinks, revealed two shocking truths about how the British public feels about energy:
The takeaway?
Millions are still looking for practical ways to cut energy costs and regain control.
74% of consumers feel anxious about the cost of their energy bills.
53% believe there’s no point contacting their energy supplier, as they don’t think any real help is available.
The Challenge
Claire, like so many other homeowners, found herself asking the same question: How can I cut my energy bill without turning off the heating or sitting in the dark?
Traditional smart meters provide total consumption data, but they don’t show which appliances are responsible for driving up the cost. Without that information, it’s difficult to take effective action.
Claire wanted a smarter solution - something that would give her detailed insights, recommend impactful changes to ultimately help her reduce her electricity usage in a way that genuinely made a difference to her monthly bill.
The Solution
Claire discovered Voltaware, a smart electricity usage monitor designed to break down a home’s energy consumption by appliance. Unlike standard smart meters, Voltaware offers ive data on individual devices. Once installed and connected to the Voltaware app, the system begins learning the unique energy footprint of different appliances in the home.
Claire had the Voltaware monitor installed in her fuse box and downloaded the app. Whilst it takes roughly a month to learn each appliance’s unique signature, she was able to get a good estimate of her appliances’ energy use within 24 hours., detailing what appliances were using the most electricity, what appliances ran during expensive, peak times, and which energy habits were costing her the most money. The electricity usage monitor helped her understand not just how much energy was being used, but where it was being used.
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What Changed:How Claire Cut Her Energy Bill
Over the next few weeks, Claire made a few small adjustments that added up to a big monthly saving:
Electrical Heating:
One of the first things she noticed was that the underfloor heating in the bathroom was running overnight - something she hadn’t realised. This alone was costing her roughly £18 per month. She adjusted the timer and began using it more selectively.
Laundry & Dishwasher:
Voltaware revealed that the washing machine and dishwasher were running during peak daytime hours, when electricity rates were higher. Claire switched these to run overnight or during off-peak periods, saving around £10 per month.
Standby Devices:
TVs, monitors, and other electronics were left on standby throughout the night. By unplugging these or using smart plugs with timers, she saved another £5 per month.
Energy Alerts:
Claire set up usage alerts within the app, which notified her of any unusual spikes in electricity use - giving her the chance to take action before the next bill arrived.
The Results
Thanks to Voltaware’s smart electricity usage monitor, Claire cut her monthly electricity bill by £38, reducing it from £135 to around £97. That’s a 28% monthly saving - without compromising on home comfort or convenience.
The Bigger Picture
Claire’s story is just one example of how UK households are using technology to take control of rising energy costs. In a time when energy prices remain volatile and millions of households are struggling with the cost of living, tools like Voltaware are becoming essential.
Many people in the UK still feel that they don’t have the information or support needed to make confident decisions about their electricity usage. Smart meters are a step in the right direction, but they only go so far. A dedicated electricity usage monitor like Voltaware fills the gap by giving families the appliance-level detail they need to cut waste and reduce energy costs.
The same Cadent report revealed that:
Only 24% of people believe their supplier offers financial support.
Just 14% think the Government is doing enough to support households with energy bills.
With stats like these, it’s clear that the British public are looking for ways to help themselves - and Voltaware offers a practical, data-driven solution.
Claire's Verdict
“I couldn’t believe how much electricity we were wasting. Once I could see my energy usage broken down by appliance, it was so much easier to make changes. Voltaware gave me real visibility - and now I feel in control of my bills for the first time.”
Why Voltaware?
Voltaware isn’t just a gadget - it’s a smart, affordable tool that empowers households to take control of their energy usage. It helps families like Claire’s cut their energy bills by providing:
- Real-time appliance-level energy monitoring
- Actionable insights and cost-saving recommendations
- Custom alerts for abnormal usage
- Simple app interface, accessible for all ages
Whether you want to lower your electricity bill, identify hidden energy drains, or just feel more in control of your home’s energy usage, Voltaware is a powerful ally.
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