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Thousands living in cold homes to benefit from Lottery grant
Thousands living in cold homes to benefit from Lottery grant
15 September 2015
Asthma and other respiratory problems can be made worse by cold, damp living conditions [photo posed by models]
Preventing Illness by Tackling Cold Homes: National Guidance, Local Implementation
28 August 2015
This advice leaflet on tackling damp and mould at home is accommpanied by four others: setting central heating controls; reading gas and electricity meters; using night storage heaters; and tips to save energy and money
Making energy advice more accessible
19 August 2015
We need more 'live-able' one-storey homes for downsizing retired people
Homes for life
24 July 2015
In addition to our recommended supplier obligation, separate policies are needed to improve the energy perfomance of fuel poor homes and to develop a solid wall insulation market for privately owned homes
Beyond the ECO – and beyond
22 July 2015
Participants were asked to 'vote with their feet' on how likely they'd be to recommend smart prepayment meters to clients. On a scale of yes-sometimes-no, most grouped at the 'yes' end or milled in the centre
Smart prepayment meters: when, where and what are the benefits?
11 June 2015
Based on a poll of consumers, the groups that are most favoured to receive extra help with energy bills are pensioners, poorer families and those on disability benefits
New research on energy tariffs for vulnerable consumers
1 June 2015
The workshop will bring together stakeholders from across the West of England
What would your ideal local energy tariff look like?
7 May 2015
In-home displays show breakdowns of energy consumption that allow householders to see how much energy their different appliances use.
Are smart pay-as-you-go meters right for your clients?
24 April 2015
Our Heat Heroes, Louise (left) and Jenny.
'Heat Heroes' national award for CSE team members
24 April 2015
Smart meters will engage users with innovative services that help to save gas and electricity.
Support for prepayment customers
15 April 2015
Energy advisor Paul on the line – Ovo customers can call a freephone number and speak directly to a CSE advisor
Supplier commits to energy efficiency
1 April 2015
Training – Home energy advice & signposting people
Training – Home energy advice & signposting people
6 March 2015
Health and care practitioners should be trained to identify those at risk of illness from living in a cold home and assess their heating needs
NICE calls on health service to do more to tackle cold home deaths and illnesses
5 March 2015
Energy advisor Lisa with Mark in his home – "The home visit was really helpful as I struggle to get out as I am on constant oxygen".
Case Study – Working with the health service to tackle cold-related illness
5 March 2015
CSE's Comic Relief plaque held by Energy Advisor Lisa and Mark, who through the Affordable Energy scheme made the much-needed switch from a prepayment meter.
Affordable Energy Access
2 March 2015
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