Energy efficiency hub

All the information you need in one place to help make your home more energy efficient.

Looking to make your home more energy efficient?

Cutting how much energy your home uses can lower your bills, make your home more comfortable, and reduce your carbon footprint.

Whether that means topping up your loft insulation, switching to an air source heat pump, or fitting smart lighting, we've got everything you need to plan the right upgrade for your home.

From understanding your EPC rating, to checking what grants and funding you might be eligible for.

The stages of an energy efficiency project

No two energy efficiency projects are the same, but most follow a similar process:

Take a look at the different guides we have:

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Expert advice

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Ideas & inspiration

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Questions for your installer

Whether you're insulating your home, fitting a heat pump, or making another energy efficiency upgrade, these questions can help you choose the right installer:

Qualifications and Certification

  • Are you MCS certified (for renewable technology like heat pumps or solar)?

  • Are you registered with TrustMark or RECC?

  • Have you completed similar installations before, and can you show examples?

Project Specifics

  • Will my home need any extra work first, such as better insulation or rewiring?

  • How will this affect my existing heating system, radiators or pipework?

  • Will there be any noise, disruption or downtime during installation?

  • How long will the installation take?

Costs, Grants and Contracts

  • Is this a fixed quote or an estimate?

  • Am I eligible for any grants or schemes, such as ECO4 or the Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

  • What's included in the price, and what might cost extra?

  • What ongoing running or maintenance costs should I expect?

Guarantees

  • What warranty or guarantee comes with the installation?

  • Will I need annual servicing, and is that included?

  • How do I raise an issue if something goes wrong after installation?