Making Cents: Here's how to save money on your energy bill

Grainne McGuinness speaks to financial advisor Kel Galavan to find out ways to manage your household budget

Making Cents: Irish author and financial adviser Kel Galavan is an expert, who offers advice to her thousands of followers on Instagram @mrssmartmoneyhq.

With energy prices on the rise and temperatures dropping as we come into winter, many Irish households are understandably worried by the prospect of soaring utility bills.

As discussed last week, one way to counteract the price hikes is to switch your provider and avail of better rates. But the other thing to look at is the amount of energy used in the first place.