ENERGY ADVICE

Energy Efficiency Advice Centres (EEACs)

EEACs provide free, impartial and independent advice on energy saving measures to householders and to small businesses. Advice given in person at the centres or over the telephone is followed up with an information pack containing a list of recommended measures, the likely costs, availability of grant aid and discounts, as well as brochures on products and details of local suppliers and installers. Your nearest EEAC can be contacted by telephoning: FREEPHONE 0800 512 012.

Energy Efficiency Hotline

This is an Energy Saving Trust initiative available to all households and can provide a range of information and advice on how to save money by saving energy. The hotline can put callers in touch with their nearest energy efficiency advice centre; provide details of local energy efficiency professionals (who can advise on heating and insulation work in the home); provide a range of information including leaflets on heating, insulation, lighting and low-cost ways to help householders save money; and direct callers to appropriate agencies. Contact the hotline on: 08457 277 200 or internet at http://www.est.org.uk.

Energy Saving Wales

This Energy Saving Wales portal website provides links to publicly funded organisations that offer energy information, advice and support to householders, public sector and business.  Contact here.

Fuel Suppliers

The utility companies provide grants to finance energy efficiency improvements and to promote energy efficiency alongside the sale of energy. To find out more about fuel company initiatives or to obtain free and impartial advice and information look under 'Electricity' or 'Gas' in the telephone directory for freephone energy efficiency information lines or contact one of the following numbers.

Reviewed: 10/07/2008