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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.

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.

Free energy advice

The Energy Saving Trust advice centre offers free impartial advice to Londoners to help residents reduce their energy consumption, waste, water use and emissions from personal transport.

Complete a free home energy check to receive a free personalised report on how to save energy and money around your home.

Further information

Here are more resources that may be able to help you reduce your fuel bills:

  • Low-cost home insulation

    Find out how you can save money on home insulation with the Mayor of London's home insulation offer.

    Home insulation offer (Mayor of London website)

  • Tailor-made service to reduce home energy use

    Let experienced advisors help you save up to £300 in home fuel bills. The Green Homes Concierge service can tailor a plan based on your home's energy use to reduce its carbon footprint.

    Green Homes Concierge (external site)
You can also find more information about energy efficiency on the Directgov website.

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