Energy advice leaflets

National Energy Action has developed a series of multi-lingual information energy advice leaflets aimed at frontline workers to help provide energy advice in the communities. These are suitable to distribute at public-facing events and to help you share information with those who need it.

Translate our energy advice leaflets

All pages on our website can be easily translated into over 100 other languages using ReciteMe. It will also read pages aloud in over 60 different languages and you can adjust fonts and colours to help with dyslexia or neurodiversity. Simply click the button near the top right-hand of the screen with a picture of a speaker and flags to get started. For about Recite Me go to https://www.nea.org.uk/news/national-energy-action-adds-accessibility-tool-recite-me-to-website/.

Your home energy checklist

The information on this page will help guide you through the financial help available and practical steps you can take to help keep your home feeling warmer.

Electricity consumption around the home

It’s always useful to understand how much appliances cost to run. Particularly with the steep increase in energy prices, it’s worth knowing where you might be able to make savings. Updated June 2023.

What to do if you are struggling with your energy bills

This page outlines actions you can take if you’re struggling with your energy bills. Updated April 2023.

Moving home checklist

Make sure your energy bill is accurate when you move home, with National Energy Action’s checklist. Updated April 2024.

Dealing with damp and condensation

During the colder months, condensation becomes a major problem in many British homes. This leaflet will explain how the problem occurs and ways of solving it. Updated April 2023.

Energy debt factsheet

Energy debt is a serious problem for millions of households across the UK. It’s important to understand that anyone can fall into energy debt. Though debt can be frightening, there is support available for you. Updated April 2024.

Using your central heating system

We at National Energy Action have produced a series of advice leaflets to help you with your energy bills, including this one which concerns using your central heating. Updated April 2023.

Solar PV advice

Find out more about using Solar PV systems and get in touch with the NEA Innovation and Technical Team. Updated July 2023.

Know more about smart meters

Would you like to know more about smart meters and how they could benefit you? This leaflet helps to explain what smart meters are, how they work, and what to do if you’d like more information. Updated April 2024.

How to read your gas bill

We at National Energy Action have produced a series of advice leaflets to help you with your energy bills. This one explains how to read your gas bill. Updated June 2021.

How to read your electricity bill

We at National Energy Action have produced a series of advice leaflets to help you with your energy bills. This one explains how to read your electricity bill. Updated April 2023.

How to read your gas and electricity meter

It is important to be able to read your meters to make sure you are giving your energy supplier up-to-date readings which ensures they can provide you with an accurate bill and not one based on an estimate. Updated October 2023.

Getting the most from Economy 7

Economy 7 is the name of a time-of-use electricity tariff which provides cheaper off-peak electricity for 7 hours, usually between midnight and 7am. Updated June 2021.

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