Sarah Broomfield, energy expert at Uswitch.com, said: “The original September ban on halogen bulbs caught a lot of consumers off guard, with 17 million people saying the change was happening too soon[1].
“Delaying the ban until October has given people a little more time to prepare, but the change has still caused significant upheaval, with an estimated ten million households needing to replace light fittings that are incompatible with LEDs[1].
“Meanwhile, an estimated 54 million halogen bulbs will need to be swapped for LEDs at a potential cost of £109 million[1].
“A fifth of people planned to get around the ban by hoarding bulbs, but they should be aware that the move to LEDs comes with a number of benefits[1].
“The Government estimates that the national shift to LED bulbs will cut 1.26 million tonnes of CO2. Just as importantly, switching to LEDs will also help people save money on their energy bills at a time when prices are soaring.
“Every 50-watt halogen bulb that is swapped for an LED alternative saves households £3 a year[2]. It may not seem like much on its own, but the savings add up when you think about how many bulbs there are in the average home.”
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Charlottte Nunes
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Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles.
More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.
Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings.
Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.
