Climate

Energy efficient home


Save energy and make your home part of the climate solution

Energy smart

Getting to know your energy habits will help you reduce waste, save money, and help protect the planet. Use WWF’s green energy forecast to use energy at the greenest times of day.

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Energy saving tips

The Energy Saving Trust offers a range of energy-saving tips and guidance on a range of topics, including smart meters, how to save money on your energy bills, draught proofing, and much more

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Energy suppliers

Sust-It rank the UK’s energy suppliers by % of renewables

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Water saving tips

Discover simple and effective ways to save water at home and in the garden, including info on water butts to harvest rainwater

Home Retrofits

Find ways to save energy in your home with a Home Energy Assessment and learn what improvements could make your property cheaper to heat.

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Solar Panels

Installing solar panels and a solar water heating system enables you use the sun’s energy to power your home and heat water, visit the Energy Saving Trust for help getting started

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Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are an energy efficient, low carbon way to heat your home, check to see if a heat pump is suitable for you

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Insulation and draught proofing

Insulation helps retain heat and keep cold air out, making your home warmer and more energy efficient, The Energy Savings Trust provides helpful advice for reducing heat loss in your home

Find a Retrofit installer and funding

Find support to make your home more sustainable. 

Check that the installer is TrustMark registered business and that they are MCS accredited. You can also search for Trading Standards approved businesses.   

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Find an installer

Search for Trading Standards approved businesses

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Consumer guides

The Competition and Markets Authority has produced a range of consumer guides on buying green heating and insulation products, including top tips for consumers

Energy grants and support

We collaborate with partner agencies to promote energy grants and support for residents

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Government energy grants

The government also offers a range of energy grants including the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Warm Homes: Local Grant and Social Housing Fund, Energy Company Obligation and Great British Insulation Scheme