You could get £5,000 FREE for major home ENERGY SAVING improvements from next week – check if you’re eligible
HOMEOWNERS can access government grants worth £5,000 from next month to help make their property more energy efficient. The cash will help property owners replace gas boilers with more environmentally-friendly heat pumps – here is how to check if you are eligible. The government is encouraging homeowners to help slash carbon emissions by banning gas […]
Green Home Grant Scheme
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?
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 […]
Warm Front are working with Warm Wales & Healthy Homes, Healthy People (HHHP), to help end fuel poverty in Wales
We are working with Warm Wales and Healthy Homes, Healthy People (HHHP) to help keep your home warm and aim to end fuel poverty in North Wales, Neath Port Talbot Rhondda Cynon Taff and Cornwall. How can we help? HHHP offer a range of support to help everyone in Wales, which includes: Energy saving advice […]
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
Are you a private landlord? In April 2018, a law was rolled out to the private rented sector, which was called the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). This meant that private rented properties needed to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of a minimum of an E for newly rented properties and new tenancy […]
Saving you money on your energy bills
It’s that time of year again, January feels like there’s 100 days in the month & you’ve got £5 left in your bank account. Well, here are some cheap ways to get saving you money on your energy bills and keep your pennies in the bank this January. Energy Performance Check (EPC) Energy performance checks […]
Don’t wait until the last minute to have an EPC carried out
As you may be aware, you are obligated to have an energy performance check (or ‘EPC’) carried out if you intend to sell or rent a property. But could you benefit from having an EPC carried out early? There are advantages to having an EPC carried out on a property several weeks or months before […]
How to tell if you need a new boiler
An old boiler is not just inefficient, causing your bills to escalate, but if it isn’t working properly, it could be a potential health and safety hazard. Here are some tell-tale signs that indicate you might need a new boiler. A cold house If your house feels cold despite having the heating on, this could […]
Are renters losing out on insulation?
According to a recent report by the Citizens Advice Bureau, tenants of some of the chilliest properties in the UK, which lose heat from poorly insulated windows, walls and doors, are trapped into paying higher energy bills because they are reliant on their landlords to ensure that the property performs well in terms of energy […]
How to save money on your bills in the new year
2016 is just around the corner, and many people use the new year to make major changes in their lives. So, this new year, why not make a change and save some money on your bills? Here’s three tips for doing just that. 1. Switch energy providers Switching energy providers is a great way to […]
