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Nov 10, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk | Rosie Kelly
Blog Post 11 November 2024 What is the Warm Homes: Local Grant? The Warm Homes: Local Grant is a UK Government-funded fuel poverty scheme delivered by local authorities in England. The scheme will improve the energy efficiency of homes and increase low carbon heating installations for low-income households. It will open for delivery on 1 April 2025 and is expected to run for three to five years.
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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 10, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk
Air source heat pumps extract heat from the air to heat your home and hot water. They can extract heat from temperatures as low as -15°C.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
energysavingtrust.org.uk
Wind turbines generate renewable electricity, lowering your electricity bills. Here's how they work and how much you could save.
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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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Sep 11, 2024 | 
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Biomass heating systems burn wood pellets, chips or logs to provide warmth in a single room or to power central heating and hot water boilers.
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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.