The following websites may be useful for you to find out more information about energy efficiency, fuels and safety in your home.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes
The Energy Efficiency Partnership aims to reduce the energy consumed by UK households as well as the number of people who are unable to sufficiently heat their homes during winter.
Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint's mission is to educate and inform how we can all make the right choices both at home and at work, save on waste and make sure that future generations will inherit a world we can be proud of.
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is a UK Government Department. Defra’s overarching challenge is to enable everyone to live within our environmental means including tackling climate change internationally and reducing the environmental impact of the lifestyles we lead.
The Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust is one of the UK’s leading bodies set up to address the damaging effects of climate change. They are an independent, non-profit organisation providing free and impartial advice tailored to help you save energy in the home.
Fuels
Calor Gas
Calor is a leading LPG supplier with over 70 years experience in this flexible and environmentally sensitive energy market.
Safety in your home
Electrical Safety Council
The Electrical Safety Council is an independent charity committed to reducing deaths and injuries through electrical accidents at home and at work. We are supported by all sectors of the electrical industry as well as local and central
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established over 90 years ago. By providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life.
Home improvements
Heating and Hot Water Industry Council
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) is a member organisation dedicated to providing the UK domestic heating and hot water industry and consumers with accurate and impartial information and advice; promoting safe practice and compliance with legislation and raising awareness on the use of energy efficient products and renewable technologies to meet the UK's carbon reduction targets. HHIC also manages and promotes Benchmark, the mark of quality for the installation, commissioning and servicing of domestic heating and hot water systems.
Advice and Information
Trading Standards
A one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK. Consumer Direct is the government-funded telephone and online service offering information and advice on consumer issues.