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Solar PV
How solar PV works, the costs, the installation process and the grants available.
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How much electricity am I using?
To save money on your electricity bill, it helps to focus on the things that use the most.
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Condensation, damp and mould
Too much moisture in the house can cause dampness and mould. Here’s what to do about it.
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How to keep your home cool in hot weather
Cheap and easy ways to keep yourself and your home cool without air conditioning.
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Electric heating
Electric heating in the home: which is best for you, and are there grants that can help with installation costs.
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Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
A brief look at whole-house ventilation systems that extracts damp air and draws in fresh air from outside.
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Buying domestic heating oil
The domestic heating oil market is complex, and many people find it hard to get a competitive price.
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Energy efficient glazing & high performance external doors
How to reduce heat loss, keep your home warmer and cut heating bills, plus insulate against external noise.
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DIY draught-proofing
A bit of DIY draught-proofing is easy and can go a long way to plugging those gaps and keeping cosy at home.
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Economy 7
Find out more about the tariff where you pay a different price for your electricity at different times of day.
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Making the most of your solar pv panels
Maximise the benefit of your solar panels by thinking differently about how and when you consume electricity.
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Reading your gas or electricity meter
What do all those dials mean? It’s useful to know how to read your meter, and this page tells you how.
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Secondary glazing
A cost-effective way to reduce heat loss, saving you money and making your home more comfortable.
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Solid wall insulation – internal
Insulate your walls on the inside to cut bills and make your home warmer and more comfortable.
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