Useful websites for energy saving advice

Useful money/carbon saving links

You can connect directly to the energy saving trust website and search the site for useful tips on how to save money whilst at the same time help save the planet for future generations.

Green Deal

You can make energy-saving improvements to your home or business without having to pay all the costs up front through the Green Deal.

Carbon footprint calculator

Find out what your carbon footprint by using the Act on CO2 calculator.

Energy/carbon saving in the home

• Discover the most carbon effective ways to make changes to your home at the National Energy Foundation 
  
• Making greener choices by buying energy efficient goods and disposing of electrical items carefully can reduce the harmful effects on the environment. 
• Save water, use it - Don't waste it
• How much heat are you losing through your roof? 
• Is your commute to work costing the earth? Sustainable Transport
  

If you are looking for a new car, search and compare to find cars that are low in emissions that are low cost or even exempt from car tax - Find new cars by tax band

Find new cars by fuel economy - Search by its fuel consumption

Find out how you drive your car can make a big difference on how much fuel it uses. Cut your vehicle's CO2 emissions. 

More information

• Energy Saving Trust (EST) - includes information about products that save energy around the home.
• National Energy Action (NEA) - develops and promotes energy efficiency services to tackle the heating and insulation problems of low-income households.
• uSwitch - searches all the suppliers of gas and electricity to find the best deal for consumers.
• SEDBUK Boiler Efficiency Database - Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK.
• Energy saving products - a guide to saving energy in the home.
• Insulation Installers Directory - containing details of companies throughout Britain who are specialists in installing thermal and acoustic insulation for homes and commercial buildings.
• Consumer Focus - providing advice and information on energy issues for both domestic and business consumers.
• South Humber Energy Efficiency Partnership (SHEEP) - local consortium offering help for local people on how to reduce their heating bills.