October 1st and 5th – visit the Cosy Homes Exhibition and find out what you can do to make your home warmer and cheaper to heat. The Cosy Homes Exhibition offers a chance for local people to learn simple energy saving skills, try out products and take away free DIY materials. Big savings can be […]
Category: Keep Warm
Boilers, storage heaters, renewable heating, insulation, draught-proofing, damp
Money Matters
This project supported older people in Southampton to put ‘more money in their pocket’. […]
Draught Proofing
Everyone wants a cosy home but it’s hard to keep warm when cold air finds its way around doors, letterboxes and windows. Draught proofing is a cheap and effective way to reduce your energy bills and make your home more comfortable to live in. Often these jobs are Do-It-Yourself (DIY) but, if you rent, always […]
Heating
For most of us, improving our heating systems could save us a considerable amount of money. The majority of homes are heated using gas, electricity, LPG or solid fuel, such as wood or coal. Gas is usually the cheapest heating fuel for homes with a connection to the gas network. Ways to improve the energy […]
Hitting the Cold Spots
Keeping your home warm and your family healthy can be expensive and sometimes difficult. Our Hitting the Cold Spots Advisors are here to help you keep warm at home and reduce your energy bills. How we can help* Home visits from our Advisors offering advice and practical support. Help to access funding, where available, for boiler repairs and replacements. […]
Insulation
Insulating your home can be one of the easiest ways to reduce your heating bills. Approximately 25% of your home’s heat can be lost through an uninsulated loft and approximately 35% through uninsulated cavity walls (twice this if the wall is solid) . For a typical property, it will only take a few years to […]
tEC at the Southampton Mela
On Saturday 13th July we had a stand at the Southampton Mela festival in Hoglands Park. We spent the day chatting to people about energy efficiency and grants or loans available for insulation and new boilers. We also gave away free DIY energy efficiency resources and materials as part of our Energy Action Southampton project. If you […]
Hitting the Cold Spots helps hundreds
Since October 2012 HtCS has assisted over 600 Hampshire residents with information and advice, fixed over 50 heating systems, provided 75 oil-filled radiators, completed 160 home free home assessments and made over 500 referrals to partner organisations. The Hitting the Cold Spots scheme has so far helped over 600 people and continues until the end of […]