Energy Saving Trust

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Take action

Stop wasting energy; start taking action! This is the section to get you started on energy-saving, whether it's changing your habits or improving your home – save energy and save money!
Insulation
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Insulation

The better insulated your home is, the less money you'll spend heating it. Find out more about different types of insulation, including draught-proofing, double glazing, and insulation for lofts and walls.
Heating and hot water
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Heating and hot water

The latest on energy-efficient boilers to save you energy and money, and the right controls to use as little energy as possible, whatever the age of your boiler. No boiler? Find out about controls for electric systems too.
Electricity
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Electricity

Find out more about using less electricity in your home, with energy-efficient lighting and more efficient products and appliances. Plus details of smart meters and green electricity.
Generating energy
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Generating energy

Renewable and low-carbon technologies are good for the environment and good for your pocket too - with government financial incentives, it’s never been a better time to install. Find out more now!
Communities
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Communities

Get inspiration for your own community projects from a range of case studies in PDF and video format; find extensive advice about funding your project; and explore our range of project tools.
Travel
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Travel

Information, advice and resources about energy-saving travel – how you can avoid using the car, and how to drive more efficiently when you can't avoid it.

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Reduce the electricity you use and cut your bills

Find out more about using less electricity in your home, with energy-efficient lighting and more efficient products and appliances. Plus details of smart meters and green electricity.

Lighting

Whether you rent or own, and whatever kind of home you have, cutting your lighting bill is one of the easiest ways to save energy and money in the home.

A collection of differnt shapes and sizes of light bulb

Buying green electricity

It seems a great idea, but green electricity may not be as green as you think...

Smart meters

Smart meters will be in your home by the end of 2019, helping you keep track of the energy you use, and cutting the need for meter readings. We explain how they work and what they do.