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We might all complain about energy bills and costs of heating, but let's remember that it is only 20 or so years that central heating systems have become commonplace. Before then many would accept they should be adding extra layers of clothing.

There are also special tariff available to the elderly that mean they can totally fix their energy budget and not have to worry about use at all. These are typically based around the size and type of the property. They aren't widely publicised because they don't encourage energy efficiency from those who use them. For example if I go round to my 80 year old mother's house (she has been using this tarrff for a number of years) I need to strip down to my T shirt it's so warm.