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Oct 23, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) launches its new Just Transition Fund today (23 October 2024). A total of £5 million is available in grants to charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales to develop renewable energy projects that benefit those most in need.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
Installing a heat pump is an effective way to heat your home that could save you money on your energy bills and reduce your CO2 emissions. If you’re looking to install a heat pump, you might have a few questions about the process:How do I get a heat pumped installed? How long does it take to install a heat pump? How do I find a heat pump installer? Our step-by-step guide will take you through the heat pump installation process.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) opened for applications on Tuesday 1 October 2024, with its largest funding round since the scheme was established. A total of £35 million is available as grants to charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales who focus on supporting those most in need in their communities with managing energy use and bills.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
Blog Post 22 August 2024 Updated 12 September 2024 It might technically still be summer, but you can reduce heat loss around your home even while the warmer weather is here. Why should I start thinking about winter now? For most homes, the ‘heating season’ runs from October to March/April. The heating season is the period where you need to heat your home on a regular daily basis.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
Our Foundation recently joined one of our grantees at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics, as the festival turned its attention to the climate emergency. The Scottish Youth Film Foundation (SYFF) is an Edinburgh-based charity that aims to improve young people’s lives through film and the creative screen industries. The charity received a grant from our Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Fund, which is part funded by Airbnb.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
Blog Post 22 August 2024 It might still be summer, but you can still reduce heat loss around your home even while the warmer weather is here. Why should I start thinking about winter now? For most homes, the ‘heating season’ runs from October to March/April. The heating season is the period where you need to heat your home on a regular daily basis. As you might expect, this coincides with the colder months.
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Aug 5, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
Three charities have received funding to implement The Environment and Sustainability Curriculum, aimed at motivating young people to actively participate in addressing the climate emergency. The grants have been awarded by our Foundation’s Youth Climate Action Fund, which is part funded by Airbnb.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
The UK Government has published its , outlining more detail on how the publicly-owned energy company will deliver on the 2030 clean energy target. The Prime Minister and Energy Secretary also announced a partnership between GB Energy and The Crown Estate to enable offshore wind developments and invest in UK renewable power. There was also confirmation of the appointment of a new Chair to lead the state-owned company and the Great British Energy Bill was introduced in parliament.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
Your tip: “Definitely always turn leftovers into another meal.”Whether it’s bubble and squeak or another tasty concoction, using leftovers helps reduce food waste. It could also save you pre-heating the oven to make a meal from scratch, or cut the cooking time for the second meal. With plenty of recipes out there, you can turn yesterday’s dinner into something delicious. If you freeze your leftovers, remember to fully defrost them in the fridge before you reheat them in the microwave.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Ryan Williams
Blog Post 19 July 2024 Lower energy bills for your business This is a big headline for businesses and consumers. The new UK Government is pledging to increase investment in renewable energy and deliver clean power by 2030. This would reduce our reliance on energy from overseas, which can lead to higher energy bills for us here in the UK. Lower energy bills mean lower running costs for all businesses.
