Christmas is over and we're starting to count the cost as the bills start arriving (sharp intake of breath!). Rather than bracing yourself for the post (or indeed for the cold weather), why not make a difference to your cash flow for many years to come? There are many simple ways to keep your fuel bills down, all without the hassle of switching gas or electricity supplier. Your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre holds the answers to keeping your home warm at an affordable cost.

If escalating fuel bills are giving you a chill, then a call to your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre on FREEPHONE 0800 512012 is just the thing. They provide FREE impartial and expert advice on how to save energy in the home. Some things are simple, like having a shower instead of a bath - getting into good energy habits is something the whole family can do. Others are a little more involved but will make a bigger difference and you'll see the benefits for longer.

"Heating and insulation are two halves of the same coin. Providing heat is only half the story - you've got to make sure that heat stays indoors and doesn't leak out - that's where insulation comes in," said Centre Manager, Tracey Mills. "Many people only have four inches (100mm) of loft insulation, but the recommended depth is 10.5 inches (270mm) to keep the heat in your rooms." And if you have cavity walls, it's just as important to get them insulated too. On average a third of all heat is lost this way - that's over £100 a year going up in smoke!
"There are other benefits to saving energy too," Tracey explained. "A warm home is important for health, especially in cold weather. So you'll notice a difference to your wellbeing as well as to your pocket".

Our trained advisors are here to help you save energy at home. You can call us FREE on 0800 512012, email us at swlo@eeac.net, visit us in person at our Thornton Heath office (8th Floor of Ambassador House - opposite the train station), or visit the website www.est.org.uk/myhome. We can provide you with a FREE personalised energy advice report which details what you could do to save energy at home. You can even see the report live if you complete the home energy survey online (by visiting www.saveyour20percent.co.uk & clicking on Get Your Own Report). The sooner you tackle these areas, the sooner you will start reaping the rewards, to your health & your pocket.

For further information and advice on how to save energy contact tracey@cen.org.uk or tel: 020 8683 6658.

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