Heating hot water can easily account for 30% of your electricity bill.
My hot water cylinder has been turned off for the past two years.
While it’s not for everyone, in my case I now use a gas shower unit similar to the one illustrated here.
Again, while not to everybody’s taste, I discovered that I preferred my instant coffee made with cold water. If stored in the fridge, it is not unlike a refreshing cup of iced coffee.
Do, of course, at the least ensure that your hot water cylinder and pipes are well insulated.
