Care homes warn crippling energy bills could force closures

Care operators’ gas and electricity bills could double this winter as a result of the energy crisis Care operators facing 100% increases in their energy bills to keep residents warm this winter have demanded urgent government intervention to avoid home closures. A typical care home of 50 residents already spends about £50,000 annually on gas […]

Households save £200 on bills with energy efficiency investment

Households save £200 on bills with energy efficiency investment Thousands of households across England will see energy bills reduced by up to £200 a year as government announces £67 million to install insulation and clean heating. Up to 4,300 low-income households in England will receive energy efficiency upgrades to cut bills households expected to see […]

What is Renewable Energy?

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale. It includes sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy stands in contrast to fossil fuels, which are being used far more quickly than they are being replenished. Although most renewable energy […]

What is insulation and how can it cut energy bills?

What is insulation and how can it cut energy bills? Energy bills are set to rise by 54% for many in the UK this April – and households in properties without proper insulation could be the worst hit, spending up to £246 a year more on their gas bills, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence […]

Council to spend £43,000 per house to upgrade energy efficiency

Council to spend £43,000 per house to upgrade energy efficiency on Netherfield estate in Milton Keynes It will cut residents’ gas and electricity bills by 50% Just over 300 homes in Netherfield will benefit from some of the greenest efficiency upgrades available in the UK . MK Council is paying out £9.8m for the work, plus £3.4m […]

Energy Bills Rebate

Millions to receive £350 boost to help with rising energy costs Millions of households will receive £350 of government support to help protect them from rising energy costs, the Chancellor announced today. Millions of households will receive up to £350 to help with the cost of living following a rise in the energy price cap. […]

Green Home Grant Scheme

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Hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5,000 for energy-saving home improvements, with the poorest getting up to £10,000. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is due to set out a £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such as insulation as part of a wider £3bn plan to cut emissions. Available measures The […]

What is loft & cavity wall insulation?

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What is insulation? & Why do I need it? Why do I need insulation in my home? Insulation is like adding thermal underwear to your home. It keeps the heat inside your home & prevents heat from escaping. Having a well-insulated home could save you hundreds of pounds per year.   Loft Insulation How is […]