There are many ways to insulate your home and reduce your energy consumption – and your heating bills. Although they may involve an initial financial outlay, you will start to recoup the costs in less than six months. You could also be eligible for grants or discounted offers to offset the cost of insulating your home.
Switch and save
Could you save money on your energy bills by switching to a new energy tariff? See Switching energy tariff page for more information.
Fit draught excluders
Get draught excluders for your doors and windows and don't forget to cover locks and the letter box. This could save you £20 per year.
Update your boiler
Got an older boiler? There are many grants available to update it, especially if you have an oil-powered boiler.
Insulate your roof
On average, 25% of heat is lost through the roof. Insulating your roof is usually less than a day's work. You'll feel the benefits immediately, and recoup your costs in approximately 12 months, making it one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to save energy and money.
Visit the grants and offers page for more information
Insulate your cavity walls
On average, 33% of heat is lost through the outside walls of your house. The initial outlay of cavity wall insulation will repay itself in 2-3 years, saving you lots of money and energy in the long-term.
Visit the grants and offers page for more information
Install double glazing
On average, 10-12% of heat is lost through windows.
Shine on with energy efficient light bulbs
These are the quickest and easiest way to start reducing your electricity bills. LED light bulbs are the most efficient type of lighting currently available. Compared with traditional energy efficient light build, LEDs give instant light.
Traditional properties
If you have a traditional property i.e. your property has solid walls or likely to have been built pre-1919, these home energy improvements may be difficult. For more options and advice about energy efficiency in traditional properties visit the Historic England website (opens in new window).