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Energy
Saving energy (and money) at home
An extensive array of helpful impartial advice and support on energy efficiency is available from the Energy Saving Trust ((EST), a not for profit organisation funded by central government and the private sector. It can be contacted on freephone 0800 512012 or through their website.
The EST also helps people to conserve water and reduce waste, and promotes renewable energy and greener travel.
Key energy-related initiatives include:
- General energy saving advice
- Easy ways to stop wasting energy in the home
- The Home Energy Check online tool
- Online Carbon Cutter calculator tool
- Advice on home insulation and glazing
- Energy saving home improvements and products from home entertainment and computers to heating