High electricity heating consumption - what are the alternatives

Ptan

I've recently moved into a new property (rented) which is heated using electric heaters only, ranging in power from 1.5kW (3 in total) and 1 2kW. Since moving in 2 weeks ago I have used 700kWh which is gonna start to cost a lot!

So far, I have them on timer for a total of 7 hours a day on half power (i.e. 3x0.75kW and 1 x1kW).

The property is a 1800's primary school that has been converted into duplex apartments which means thick stone walls and high ceilings.

What are the alternatives (hopefully cheaper) for heating this place! Mains gas is not an option as the property is rented!

Thanks

Poppycat

The owner maybe able to get a grant for insulation etc obviously only loft insulation and draft proofing as it wont have cavity walls

Perhaps if celings are so high he could lower the ceilings but that would be a cost he/she she bear

Gas is much cheaper to heat your home that electric. No matter what electric device you have it will all consume the same amount of power comparable to the heat given

penrhyn

As there is no possibility of using an alternative fuel then all you can do is regulate your present heaters as best you can. Get a room thermometer and make sure you keep the temperature down to around the 20c mark.
The only other idea would be night storage heaters on economy 7, but this would require a separate mains circuit putting in.
Years ago we used a portable bottled gas heater to supplement our heating, I've no idea if these are still around or even legal.
Even earlier when I was a kid we had an Alladinique paraffin convector, smelt a bit but was cheap to run then (1950's)

Ken68

I would investigate moving elswhere to a better insulated place, smaller rooms maybe, lower ceilings or a property with gas central heating tho how you would share the heating bills would be a problem.