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Heating and insulation

 
Staying warm in the winter can be a costly business. Here are some quick and easy tips to save money on your energy bills.

There are a number of other things you can do to reduce heat loss in your home and reduce the cost of your fuel bills.

Walls

Up to 33 per cent of the heat in your home is lost through your walls - cavity wall insulation can help reduce this loss.

Roofs

Up to 25 per cent of your heating could be escaping through your roof if it is not insulated.

Boilers

The average life of a boiler is 15 years. After that it becomes less efficient and begins to waste money and energy.

Home insulation offer

The Mayor of London is offering Londoners £100 cash back on home insulation until the end of 2007.

More about the home insulation offer on the Mayor of London website.

Are you eligible for a grant?

There are several types of grant available to help with home improvements, including the costs of insulation and fitting a new boiler.

How energy efficient is your home?

To find out how energy efficient your home is, complete a home energy check online.

Advice and information

More about energy efficiency on the Directgov energy and water saving pages.

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