Keeping warm, saving energy and money
You can now get help to save up to £300 every year on your energy bills, thanks to a new energy saving package announced by the government and energy companies. Pensioners or those from low income households may also be eligible for free improvements to their homes
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, such as insulation, along with other support.
Keeping warm
Visit the housing section on this website for more tips on keeping warm this winter.
You can also find advice on the Directgov website's Keep warm, keep well pages.
Get warmer this winter with Warm Front
Warm Front makes homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient. The Warm Front Grant provides a package of insulation and heating improvements up to the value of £3,500 (or £6,000 if oil central heating is recommended). It is a Government-funded initiative. Freephone 0800 316 2805
If you own your own home or rent it from a private landlord, you may be eligible for a grant under the Warm Front Scheme. Visit the WarmFront website to find out more.
Cavity wall insulation
One of the biggest energy savers, cavity wall insulation, is very likely to cost nothing
if you are 70 or over. Energy Saving Trust
estimates that simple changes could save most households £300 a year. Try the on-line home energy check at www.est.org.uk/check
see if this applies to you, or call 0800 512 012.
Estimated yearly savings from energy saving improvements £s
- Loft insulation when none = £150
Cavity wall insulation = £115
Thermostat turned down 10C * = £55
Loft insulation top up to 270mm = £45
A/A+ fridge freezer = £36
Hot water tank jacket = £35
Appliances taken off standby = £33
Tumble drying stopped in summer = £15
A/A+ dishwasher = £12
Clothes washed at 300C = £10
Energy saving bulb = £2.5
Source: Energy Saving Trust, Oct 2009
* Older persons should keep their sitting room at 21°C
Last reviewed: 14 - 09 - 2011