Energy bills and meters (switching, energy efficiency, smart meters, discounts, complaints, appliances), grants/loans, links to debt advice
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week we held the sixth and final workshop of our pioneering ‘Energy Saving in the Home’ course, run in partnership with Sure Start (Lordshill, Shirley Warren & Coxford). With a packed itinerary of talks, hands-on practical activities and guest speakers, learners were taken on a virtual journey discovering a whole array of simple and […]