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Energy Saving Tips

Just by following these simple tips you could expect to save over £120 per year, very simply, very quickly. Many more can be adopted to reduce your central heating bills and help reduce Co2 emissions.

Other longer term methods such as home insulation, solar thermal or fitting a new energy efficient condensing boiler can be adopted as and when required and further reduce your carbon footprint.

1Turn off your phone charger when not in use. SAVE around £4 a year
2Putting the kettle on? Boil only the amount of water you need. SAVE around £27 a year
3Replace bulbs with new energy saving light bulbs. SAVE around £24 a year
4Turn Off instead of Standby.
SAVE around £30 a year
5Turn your thermostat down by 1 degree.
SAVE around £41 a year

Latest News

Solar PV set to benefit Bristol residents

David Holmes - May 17th, 2012

Residents in Bristol are set to benefit from solar PV technology after a local co-operative announced plans to install free panels on homes across the city. Bristol Power is planning to introduce the scheme on a trial basis in Lockleaze. Should it prove successful, the co-op intends to make free solar panels available throughout the [...]

Popular Grants

Popular energy efficiency and heating grants available within the UK:

How Efficient is Your Boiler?

Our boiler efficiency tables provided by SEDBUK (the seasonal efficiency of domestic boilers in the UK) provide a guide of how effective your boiler is at turning fuel into heat.

Just enter the manufacturer and model of your boiler and we'll tell you the SEDBUK rating ranging from A-G (if it has a rating that is) and an efficiency percentage, i.e 90% efficient means 10% of the fuel is wasted.

You may find it's cheaper to buy a new boiler!

Renewables Guide Launch

With the increased demand for renewable energy solutions we're pleased to announce the launch of our sister site Renewables Guide.

The site provides homeowners with a single destination to research the benefits of installing renewable technologies such as biomass boilers and to find engineers needed to install an air source heat pump system via its comprehensive installer directory.

All companies listed on Renewables Guide operate under the MCS (Microgeneration certification scheme) to ensure all installations can benefit from the current feed-in tariff and the upcoming renewable heat incentive.

Are You Eligible For Free Insulation?

You could be eligible for free home insulation within England via the Government funded Warm Front scheme which aims to make homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient. Similar schemes operate in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

You can find out more at our cavity wall insulation and loft insulation pages.

Solar Power

Solar Panels can provide up to 70% of hot water

In the never ending quest for renewable energy a popular choice and growing market is being formed via solar power.

Solar panels supply two very distinct forms of energy in the form of solar photovoltaic (electricity) and solar thermal (hot water), both requiring very different types of solar panels and installers.

For example many heating engineers can supply and fit solar thermal panels but may be reluctant to fit solar photovoltaics, for these you may be best contacting a local electrician or specialist solar PV installer.

Condensing Boilers

By installing a new energy efficient condensing boiler you can save money on your heating bills reducing the impact of rising energy prices.

Modern day conventional and combi boilers are quiet, efficient and convert more fuel to heat, providing lower running costs and a more comfortable home.

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How Much Does Central Heating Cost?

Central heating systems range in cost depending upon the complexity and type of installation.

The cheapest systems to install utilise a gas combi boiler which reduces pipework but is not suited to all properties, the more expensive oil boiler installations are highly efficient but very expensive. More information on central heating costs.