Our Energy Efficiency Measures page lists some of the most cost-effective options when considering ways to improve the efficiency of your property.
However, efficiency in the home isn’t only about building materials, designs and technologies. One of the most important factors is human behaviour. Decisions about which rooms to heat, to what temperature, and for how long can make a big difference to annual bills. So too can simple steps such as keeping doors and windows closed on colder days and keeping blinds and curtains wide open to make maximum use of daylight.
Thermostatic controls, timers and smart metering systems can play useful roles in giving residents better information and control over their energy use, and these are increasingly featuring in the energy efficiency schemes that we’ve been delivering.
Numerous independent websites offer advice on how to keep energy consumption – and costs – to a minimum. Rather than simply repeating their advice, we have listed some of the most useful sites below.
