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Cavity wall insulation - Centre for Sustainable Energy
网页Purpose built flat. £1,000. £123/year. As you can see, the investment pays for itself in just three years. For larger homes, or those heated by electricity or oil, the savings will be significantly higher. Finance options for energy efficiency improvements like cavity wall insulation may be available to you.
What is retrofit? - Centre for Sustainable Energy
网页Retrofit refers to any improvement work on an existing building to improve its energy efficiency, making them easier to heat, able to retain that heat for longer, and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. Retrofitted homes are better protected against energy price increases as they can generate their own energy and are improved so they ...
How do I make a complaint to my energy supplier?
网页website is the fastest way to register the dispute, but you can also do this by phone (0330 440 1624), email () or post (Energy Ombudsman, P.O. Box 966, Warrington, WA4 9DF). You can request a translator or advocate if required. The ombudsman is likely to ask for evidence such as emails, letters and bills.
Night storage heaters - Centre for Sustainable Energy
网页Storage heaters work by storing heat generated by cheaper night-time electricity and releasing this heat during the day. Most storage heaters are wall-mounted and look a bit like radiators. They use electricity to heat up a “bank” of ceramic or clay bricks inside them overnight. Then they can release the heat gradually to keep your home ...
DIY loft insulation - Centre for Sustainable Energy
网页2024年2月29日 · Insulating your loft is a simple and effective way to reduce heat loss, keeping you warmer in the winter and cutting energy bills. Fitting the insulation yourself can help keep the cost down. The table below shows typical figures based on a loft of a typical 3-bedroom semi, and using mineral fibre. Other materials may cost more.
Low-carbon retrofitting - Centre for Sustainable Energy
网页This will reduce the risk of moisture condensing on the cooler surfaces. In summary, CSE offers retrofit support to homeowners through a team of trained retrofit advisors. Improving your home energy efficiency will save money on energy bills. Retrofit refers to this work. Find out more in our whole house guide.
Smart meters - Centre for Sustainable Energy
网页Smart meters are modern gas and electricity meters designed to give you more information about your energy use and make topping up more convenient. Smart meters are being installed by energy suppliers across the UK. They come in two parts: firstly, there’s the meter itself (below, left) which replaces your existing meter and records how much ...
Funding energy improvements in community buildings
网页Explore your options for making your community building more energy efficient and create an action plan with our free Energy improvements in community buildings resource. Pupils, parents and staff helped to raise over £45,000 to fund Wedmore First School’s solar panels. Start by contacting your local council to see if they offer any local ...
Grants & funding - Centre for Sustainable Energy
网页The eligibility criteria for different grants are listed below. can also help you to understand if you can access grants for home energy-efficiency improvements. Funding schemes for energy-efficient home improvements. £7,500 towards a ground source heat pump (including water source heat pumps and those on shared ground loops).