Energy saving
With fuel prices going up and winter temperatures going down, we're having to spend more money to heat our homes. You can save money if you make your home more energy efficient. There are many measures you can take that will not cost you anything.
Why save energy?
- You can save money on your home gas and electricity bills.
- It will make your home warmer and easier to heat.
- It will reduce condensation problems.
- It helps to save the environment by reducing carbon emissions, which are contributing to global weather extremes and climate change.
Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust advice centre London offers
free, personalised and impartial advice on energy efficiency,
water, waste and personal transport. The advice is available for
all residents, and could save householders up to £270 per year. The
advice includes:
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information about grants and offers available for insulation and other home energy improvements
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a free personalised home energy report, describing the best energy saving measures for your home. Contact the Energy Saving Trust
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contact details for local professional installers
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how to source energy efficient appliances and low energy lighting
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how to decrease waste contributions to landfill and save money
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information on micro-generation technologies
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how to green your personal transport and save money
For
further
information contact:
Freephone: 0800 512 012 (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm)
Email:
advice@est-london.org.uk
Website:
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk\london
How to save money and energy
Money and energy-saving tips to save money and energy.
Energy surveys
The council's home improvement agency can arrange a free
survey and provide an estimate for loft and cavity wall insulation,
and insulation to hot water tanks/cylinders and pipework. For
further information please telephone (020) 8825 6070.