How Much Does It Cost to Run a Garden Office? Energy Efficiency Guide
The Utility Cost Concern for Home Workers
A key consideration for those planning to work from home is utility spending. Instead of benefiting from employer-provided heat and light, home workers foot the bill themselves.
Recent gas and electricity price rises have been alarming. Consequently, some people are reconsidering working from home. This is a shame when you consider the wider cost savings. Our recent blog explores how working from home can save you money.
However, well-designed, energy-efficient garden offices have minimal running costs. My Garden Studio designs deliver exceptional energy performance. In fact, working inside your house often wastes energy. You end up heating and lighting more space than necessary.
Garden Office Running Costs: The Real Numbers
So just how much does it cost to run a garden office pod? Let’s break down the actual figures for our energy-efficient designs.
LED Lighting Costs
The My Garden Studio team use energy-efficient LED lighting throughout. Our flush-fit LED natural light system reflects off the curved ceiling. This provides more than enough light on the darkest days and evenings.
At the current electricity price cap of 28p per kWh, the numbers are impressive. Running our LED lights for eight hours per day uses just 0.16 kWh. This costs less than 4.5 pence per day. Therefore, monthly lighting costs are just £1.36.
Heating Costs in Winter
Cold winter months require heating, but costs remain remarkably low. Our WiFi-controlled heater operates through an app-controlled thermostatic timer. Running a 1kWh heater costs just 60p per day. This covers seven hours of continuous running at 20 degrees.*
Our 100mm insulation in walls, floors, and roofs makes this possible. The superior insulation retains heat efficiently. Consequently, your garden office stays warm without excessive energy consumption.
Why Garden Offices Are More Energy Efficient
Working in a well-lit, warm environment doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Moreover, garden offices offer several energy advantages over working inside your house:
- Targeted heating: Heat only the space you’re actually using
- Superior insulation: 100mm insulation keeps warmth in and cold out
- Energy-efficient lighting: Low-wattage LED systems use minimal electricity
- Smart controls: WiFi thermostats prevent energy waste
- Natural light maximisation: Large windows reduce daytime lighting needs
Compare This to Heating Your Whole House
Working from your dining room or spare bedroom means heating your entire house. This wastes significant energy on unused spaces. Furthermore, you’re lighting rooms you’re not occupying.
A dedicated garden office eliminates this waste. You heat and light only your workspace. As a result, your overall energy bills may actually decrease.
The Best Time to Invest in a Garden Office
Being able to work in a warm, well-lit environment matters. Even the coldest months become manageable. Additionally, this remains an economic and fuel-efficient way of working.
There has never been a better time to invest in your garden office. Energy efficiency meets year-round comfort. Meanwhile, your utility costs stay remarkably low.
Our garden studios include:
- Energy-efficient LED lighting as standard
- WiFi-controlled heating with thermostatic control
- 100mm insulation in walls, floors, and roofs
- UPVC double-glazed windows and doors
- Composite cladding for superior thermal performance
Calculate Your Garden Office Savings
Daily running costs (winter, 8-hour workday):
- Lighting: 4.5p per day (£1.36/month)
- Heating: 60p per day (£18/month)*
- Total: 64.5p per day or £19.36/month
*Based on 7 hours continuous heating at 20°C with current energy price cap of 28p/kWh.
Ready to enjoy energy-efficient home working? Get a free quote today. Discover how affordable it is to run a garden office year-round.
