Saving energy for Stafford area... and beyond

daisies Welcome to this Save Your Energy website, which contains practical advice on how to save energy in your home, and how to generate your own heat or electricity using renewable energy sources. It is intended mainly for people living in and around Stafford, Staffordshire.

This site also tells you about households who have made energy-saving changes, and provides links to local companies providing energy-saving products and services.

Let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions to improve the site, or would like to feature your energy-saving project on the site - just click .

Standby for more savings

Switch off appliances at the wall or unplug them. Leaving applicances on standby can add up to the equivalent of leaving a 100 watt lightbulb on all year.

WARM FRONT: If you receive certain benefits you may be eligible for a package of measures. Click here to see if you qualify.
Most energy companies offer FREE cavity wall and loft insulation for anyone over 70 years old.
FREE insulation for anyone receiving income related or disability benefits
DISCOUNTED insulation for anyone else (£150 for cavity wall insulation - typical cost)
Note that the above deals apply to homeowners; tenants must consult their landlords first!
LOOKING FOR BETTER DEALS on gas or electric? Click here
FREE low energy light bulbs
SEARCH for grants and offers using the Energy Saving Trust database
READ about 'green' energy tariffs
LOOK FOR a better energy deal