Where to get advice to become more energy efficient, how to get a free smart meter and help for private tenants and property owners to save energy including possible grants.
The Energy Saving Trust gives free and impartial advice to help you become more energy efficient.
By being energy efficient you can:
Ofgem’s Energy Aware campaign aims to champion consumer rights and give positive, actionable advice.
Visit Ofgem’s website for the latest energy advice, support and information.
Looking after your central heating and hot water boiler is an important way to save energy.
As a general rule:
Find out how to improve boiler efficiency on the British Gas website.
Smart meters show how much gas and electricity your home is using and how much your energy bill will be each month. They're more accurate and easier to read than older energy meters.
If you don't have a smart meter you can ask your energy supplier for a free upgrade.
When you buy a new household appliance, like a fridge or dishwasher, look for the energy label on the appliance.
The label will show the energy rating of the appliance, from A to G.
A is the highest and most energy-efficient rating. G is the lowest and least energy-efficient rating.
If they're the same size, an A-rated appliance will use less than half the energy of a G-rated appliance.
If you own your property or get permission from your landlord, energy suppliers can help to make your home more energy-efficient.
Rented properties need to comply with the national minimum energy efficiency standards.
Contact your energy supplier to find out what they can do to help.
Applications to the Warmer Homes - Home Upgrade Grant are now closed. This scheme will be replaced by the Warm Homes: Local Grant from April 2025. Register your interest for the Warm Homes: Local Grant.
If you have an ongoing application in process under the original Warmer Homes Home Upgrade Grant, visit the Warmer Homes website and select “I have an existing application with the Warmer Homes scheme”.
The government provides grants to encourage property owners to install low-carbon heating systems such as heat pumps.
Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) are government schemes which require some energy suppliers to help with the cost of improving a home’s energy efficiency.
Find out about the ECO4 Flex and GBIS, and how to apply.
A Statement of Intent allows councils to extend eligibility criteria for the ECO scheme.
View the Brighton & Hove City Council ECO4 Flex and GBIS Statement of Intent.