What is retrofit? - Centre for Sustainable Energy
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 ...
Home - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Bringing people together to transform our energy system and tackle the climate emergency. Energy advice to help save money on your bills and improve your home. Our research supports better energy policies and more effective action to cut carbon emissions and fuel poverty. We support local communities to tackle the climate emergency and make the ...
How do I make a complaint to my energy supplier?
The website is the fastest way to register the dispute, but you can also do this by phone (0330 440 1624), email ([email protected]) or post (Energy Ombudsman, P.O. Box 966, Warrington, WA4 9DF). You can request a translator or advocate if required.
Hot water cylinders - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Fitting a hot water cylinder jacket will insulate the tank and the reduced rate of heat loss will help maintain the water temperature in the tank for longer. Heat loss from the tank can be reduced by over 75%. This could save you up to £50 per year (based on energy prices at October 2023). Even if you already have a hot water cylinder jacket ...
Warm and Safe Wiltshire - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Warm & Safe Wiltshire was set up by Wiltshire Council, Swindon Borough Council and the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) with the aim of ensuring that residents of the county live in warm, affordable and healthy homes, free from the threat of fuel poverty. We are grateful for the funding and support this important programme has received from ...
Understanding your gas or electricity bill - Centre for Sustainable …
1 Account or customer number. This is unique to you, and you’ll need it when you contact your supplier. 2 Bill date and bill period. The bill date is when the bill or statement was sent out. The bill period is the date range that the bill or statement relates to. 3 Balance on last statement.
Cavity wall insulation - Centre for Sustainable Energy
The most common way of insulating cavity walls is by drilling a series of small holes, each around 25mm across (about the diameter of a ten pence-piece) into the mortar at regular intervals and injecting the insulation material into the cavity. The holes …
Night storage heaters - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Night storage heaters mean you can take advantage of lower off-peak electricity rates to heat your home. They are designed to work with Economy 7, an electricity tariff where night-time electricity is much cheaper (typically about a third of the price) – but day-time electricity is more expensive. Storage heaters have a set of simple controls.
Loft insulation - Centre for Sustainable Energy
Prices will vary.) Loft insulation is effective for at least 40 years, and it will pay for itself over and over in that time. Depending on your home type and size, you can save between £300 and £600 on your energy bill each year if your loft is completely uninsulated before you insulate it. Standard loft insulation is appropriate for most homes.
Funding energy improvements in community buildings
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 ...
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