Individuals & Communities

Support for Householders

You can get free, impartial and expert advice about making your home more energy efficient from your local Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre. As they are experts in energy efficiency, they will be able to advise you on which energy saving measures are most suitable for your home.

EST’s experts:

• have a good knowledge of your area and understand the local housing stock, for example, they can help you find out whether or not your house has cavity walls
• Can advise you on any grants and offers that may be available to help towards the costs of installing measures
• Know your local installation market and so can recommend suitably qualified trades people
• To contact your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre call 0800 512 012

The Energy Saving Trust also produce information for householders on renewable energy technologies. Go to: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/generate_your_own_energy to find out more.

Support for Community Groups

Community Action for Energy (CAfE) is a programme from the Energy Saving Trust that is designed to promote and facilitate local community-based energy projects. CAfE is a network of people who share a common interest in community energy projects and ideas. Membership of the network is free and by joining you can keep up to date with news on community-based energy initiatives, as well as hearing about funding opportunities, training sessions and other news from the network. For further information call the helpline on 08701 261 444 or visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/cafe/