Reducing home heat loss
Insulating your home to ensure that it maintains a constant temperature is central to making it more energy efficient. From straightforward changes, such as draught proofing your windows and doors to major projects, such as insulating your walls, roof or floors, we’ve got tips and advice to help you.
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Our overview provides you with information about what's available to support home energy efficiency measures where you live.
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Are home renewables right for you?
Generating your own electricity or heat using renewable technologies could lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
What type of renewable energy is right for me?
While there’s a lot to consider before installing a renewable system, having one at home could help reduce your energy bills and…
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Useful reading
Take a closer look at some of our insulation and renewable energy advice guides.
Roof and loft insulation
Start at the top - a quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home.
Floor insulation
Underfloor insulation is central to keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer.
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When should I put my heating on?
As colder days get more frequent, we look at when’s best turn your heating back on, and how to prepare your heating…
Wood burner regulations and fines explained
As local authorities start issuing fines to people for illegal log burner use, we look at the regulations around wood burners.