What is solar water heating? Solar water heating, often referred to as ‘solar thermal’, involves using solar panels to absorb the heat of the sun and transfer it to the water you use in the home. On ...

This page contains a referral form for health sector, social care and local authority officers and other third-party organisations in Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES), ...

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Local energy advice services are a valuable lifeline for many communities and have many benefits. For example, your community will know where to go with questions about their energy use and how to ...

Recent steep increases in the cost of electricity mean that it’s more important than ever to find savings. And to do this, it helps to focus on the things that use the most, and so cost you most money ...

We worked with local partners in the West of England to increase the provision of community led retrofit and home energy advice. Project duration: March 2023-2025 This project ran for two years, from ...

Identifying heating, lighting and insulation improvements that can be made to facilities such as community centres, village halls and other shared spaces. A document to guide you through a ...

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Room heaters are are usually used as an extra heat source (sometimes called secondary heating), alongside a main heating system. They can be useful if you need to heat one room for a limited time or ...

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While any home can benefit from retrofitting, older homes usually have more problems, and older homes are the focus of this page. Common issues include damp, condensation, draughts and a lack of ...

A pioneering approach to community engagement on local renewable energy projects. Giving communities information, time and space to develop their own local energy vision. Unlock the power of community ...