Energy Bills Are Dropping in April – Here's How to Save Even More 💰
- Busy Energy Ade
- 4 days ago
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Energy Bills Are Dropping in April – Here's How to Save Even More 💰
If you've seen the news this week, you'll already know that good news is coming for your energy bill. Ofgem confirmed that the energy price cap is falling by 7% from 1st April 2026, dropping to £1,641 per year for a typical dual-fuel household – that's a saving of around £117 a year, or roughly £10 a month.
After a few rough years for household energy costs, this is a genuinely welcome moment. And here at Busy Energy, we think it's a brilliant opportunity to make sure you're in the best possible position before those savings kick in.
Because here's the thing – every little helps. And if you can squeeze even more out of April's reduction, why wouldn't you?
Why Are Bills Coming Down?
The main reason for the reduction is a change in how the government funds certain energy schemes. From April:
• The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) levy ends
• 75% of the Renewables Obligation cost is being moved off your bill and funded through general taxation instead
The result? An average saving of around £150 in policy costs, though the final bill reduction comes in at £117 because some network costs have increased slightly. Still, a drop is a drop – and this one is the biggest reduction we've seen in a while.
Now Stack Your Savings – Get a FREE £50 Bill Credit
At Busy Energy, we're proud Octopus Energy trusted partners. That means when you switch your energy supply to Octopus Energy through us, you receive a FREE £50 bill credit on top of whatever you save from the price cap reduction.
So instead of simply saving ~£117 from Ofgem's announcement, you're potentially looking at:
• ✅ £117 average annual saving from the April price cap drop
• ✅ £50 bill credit when you switch through Busy Energy
• = Up to £167 better off just for making the switch
Octopus Energy are consistently rated as one of the UK's best energy suppliers – brilliant smart tariffs, transparent billing, and award-winning customer service. Their Cosy Octopus and Intelligent Octopus tariffs are specifically designed to reward customers who heat their homes with heat pumps or charge electric vehicles overnight – meaning the savings can go even further if you have, or are planning, renewable technology.
The Bigger Picture: Bills Are Still High by Pre-Crisis Standards
Let's be honest – even with April's drop, average annual energy bills are still around 35% higher than they were in winter 2021/22. The energy crisis didn't just disappear, and forecasts suggest prices could rise again later in 2026 depending on wholesale gas markets.
The families and homeowners who are genuinely protected from this volatility are the ones who've reduced their reliance on gas in the first place.
That's why, if you haven't already started thinking about these options, April is a great moment to start:
• 🌡️ Air Source Heat Pumps – which run on electricity and are far less exposed to gas price swings
• ☀️ Solar PV & Battery Storage – generate your own electricity and store what you don't use
• ❄️ Air Conditioning – highly efficient heating and cooling in one system
• ⚡ EV Chargers – combine with a smart Octopus tariff for seriously cheap overnight charging
Use the breathing space a lower bill gives you to invest in long-term savings.
Why Yorkshire Homeowners Trust Busy Energy
We're based in Selby and we serve homeowners and businesses right across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Our team designs and installs heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage, air conditioning, and full home retrofit solutions – all in-house, from your first survey through to installation and aftercare.
We're also MCS accredited, meaning any heat pump we install qualifies you for the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant of up to £7,500.
Not sure where to start? Our free heat pump cost estimator takes just a few minutes and gives you an instant ballpark figure with no obligation.
The Bottom Line
April's energy bill drop is good news. A £50 switch bonus through Busy Energy is great news. And a properly installed heat pump, solar array, or air conditioning system that dramatically reduces what you spend on energy for the next 20+ years? That's life-changing news.
Don't just accept a slightly lower bill. Use this moment to grab the switch bonus, bank the April saving, and start planning the longer-term upgrade that will make volatile energy markets much less of a worry.
👉 Switch to Octopus Energy through Busy Energy – claim your FREE £50 credit today
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