Energy Efficiency Advice

Introduction

Energy Efficiency in the home is key to saving money from your fuel bills

We have trained energy advisors who are here to help you save energy in the home and in the work place.

Dorset Energy Advice Centre are:

the only advice service which can provide free and impartial advice on home energy efficiency due to our status as an independent, not for profit organisation
Knowledgable of your geographical area and understand the local housing stock, for example, we can help you determine whether or not your house has cavity walls
Able to advise you on any grants and offers that may be available to help towards the costs of installing measures in some cases for free
Can recommend suitably qualified trades people who are tried and tested to deliver high quality service and workmanship
Experienced in helping people like you take effective energy saving actions

Close your curtains at dusk
Always use saucepan lids
Make sure you use the right size pan on the right size burner and use lids on your saucepans
Do not leave electrical items on standby
Turn off unwanted lighting
Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need
Unplug electrical items
Turn the room thermostat down by 1 degree
Always use a plug (not electrical) when running water from a tap

Use low energy light bulbs in every light fitting, theres no excuse, check our lighting section for advice
Fit a hot water tank jacket if you have an uninsulated tank
Consider fitting thermostatic radiator valves (TRV's)
Fit a timer to control outside security lighting
Use a thermal liner to line curtains

Consider a high efficiency condensing boiler when you are replacing yours
Insulate your home with 270mm of loft insulation and have cavity wall insulation installed where possible
Consider renewable energy applications once you have done everything else
Always purchase products that have the energy efficiency recommended logo