As energy prices continue to hit record highs, a further round of price rises seem likely and analysts predict household energy bills could rise by 40% this winter. Paul Schofield looks at the average price of a household energy bill, help you find ways to minimise your energy costs and review some of the leading energy-efficiency monitors currently on the market.

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