The UK Government has invested billions in schemes, home energy saving grants and incentives to help us through the energy crisis, improve efficiency and meet its own climate targets.
As part of this push, there are now numerous sources of free energy saving advice on all aspects of making your home more efficient.
Your Local Council
Different local authorities have different schemes and incentives to help residents with bills, saving energy and money.
Find your local council’s contact details on the Gov.uk website and ask about free advice, grants and support specific to your area.
Your Energy Supplier
All energy suppliers are obliged to help customers struggling with bills and support the Government in meeting its efficiency targets.
Most suppliers offer free advice, information packs and discounts on some energy saving products depending on your circumstances.
You’ll find contact details for your supplier(s) on your latest bill. If you’re unsure who your supplier is, you can enter your post code into the following tools:
Find My Supplier (Gas): Enter your post code to see who your gas supplier is.
Energy Networks Association (Electricity): Enter your post code to see who your electricity network provide is. Contact them, and they’ll confirm who your supplier is.
Other Sources of Free Energy Saving Advice and Support
Age UK
Age UK offers nationwide free advice supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
Website: ageuk.org.uk
Free Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
Centre for Sustainable Energy
CSE is a UK charity focused on tackling climate change and the suffering caused by cold homes. At the time of writing, the CSE free advice line is available to people in the south and south-west regions of England*.
Website: cse.org.uk
Free Advice Line: 0800 038 6345*
Citizens Advice
You can also get energy efficiency advice via the Citizens Advice website or by calling their national advice line.
Website: citizensadvice.org.uk
Free Advice Line: 0800 144 8848
Energy Advice London
A free and impartial energy advice service for anyone who lives in London, provided by the Energy Saving Trust and funded by the Mayor of London.
Website: energyadvice.london
Free Advice Line: 0808 196 8260
Energy Saving trust
The Energy Saving Trust is an independent and recognised authority on saving energy.
Website: energysavingtrust.org.uk
Home Energy Scotland
Funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust, Home Energy Scotland offers free advice through a network of regional centres.
Website: homeenergyscotland.org
Free Advice Line: 0808 808 2282
National Energy Action
National Energy Action are a national fuel poverty charity providing lots of advice for anyone struggling with energy bills.
Website: nea.org.uk/get-help/
Free Advice Line: 0800 304 7159
Nest (Wales)
The Nest scheme is managed on behalf of the Welsh Government by British Gas and offers free advice and, where eligible, free home energy efficiency improvements.
Website: nest.gov.wales
Free Advice Line: 0808 808 2244
Northern Ireland Energy Advice
A one-stop shop for energy advice across Northern Ireland, offering free and impartial advice to all NI households.
Website: www.nihe.gov.uk/community/ni-energy-advice
Free Advice Line: 0800 111 4455
