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There are lots of ways to make your home more energy efficient - and when you save energy, you save money! This section covers all the changes you can make in your home, from simple tips for saving water, to advice about new energy-efficient boilers, to detailed information about insulating every area of your home.

The whole house

Tools and advice for your whole house, including our Home Energy Check, which could help you save around £250 a year!

How to install a water butt

It's a simple process to install a water butt in your garden to collect rainwater from your roof. Use this to water your garden and wash your car - it's softer than tap water, so better for plants!

Thermostats and controls for electric systems

If you have electric storage heating and immersion water heaters rather than a boiler, efficient thermostats and controls can still reduce the energy you use and save money.

Draught-proofing

Draught-proofing is often overlooked - but it’s one of the cheapest and most efficient ways to save energy (and money!) in any type of building. 

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Save money!

You’ll be charged a lower rate of VAT when you have energy-saving work done to your house, both for the materials and equipment, and for the labour. More materials are covered if the work is funded by a grant. If the house is new, you pay no VAT at all. Loft insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation and draught-proofing are all included. Find out more at the HMRC website.

FREE help and advice

Call your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012 for:

  • free impartial advice about the best energy-saving options for your home
  • details of installers in your area
  • grants or discounts to help with the cost (or check our grants and discounts database)