Helping to save energy for Stafford area ... and for our planet!
Read how private investors have raised over £340,000 to fit solar panels to hospitals in Stoke and Stafford to benefit the health of local people and the environment as part of a community energy scheme. Get the full story here.
Welcome to the Save Your Energy website, which is packed with practical advice and information about how to save energy in your home or business, and how to generate your own heat or electricity using renewable energy sources.
Cut carbon emissions: Saving energy will cut your bills and reduce your carbon emissions. This is vital if we are to reduce the impact of climate change, now and in the future.
Over 100,000 visitors per year: Although intended mainly for people living in and around Stafford, Staffordshire, much of the information is useful wherever you are, and we welcome visitors from far and wide.
Local case studies and services: This site also tells you about households and businesses who have made energy-saving changes, and provides links to localcompanies providing relevant products and services.
Non-profit: The website is maintained by Sustainability Matters, a not-for-profit community group, and is supported by Stafford Borough Council. 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 .
Your community: Thinking about solar panels for your community hall or social club, or want to make your neighbourhood more eco-friendly? See our Community Energy section for advice and tips. Contact us to add your event or activity to the 'What's on' list.
NEW THIS MONTH:
Energy storage: a smart move? Sea Cadets gets brighter base Solar PV saves lives St John's Church: the lights shineth bright VW emissions: insight into the scandal New simplified guide to latest FiTs rates All about 'We Love Littleworth'
Splash out with water savings
ADVICE, GRANTS AND OFFERS
Give your home a health check!Free help and advice from Stafford Borough Council
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Keep warm, manage fuel bills
Warmer Homes StaffordTalk to us today about finding help |
Oliver Rothwell of Warmer Homes Stafford
gives advice to a local resident
Funding your Community Energy projectWant to reduce energy bills in your community building?See 'No fun without funding' for inspiration and possible funding options. |
Suffering financial hardship? |
Focus on Feed-in Tariffs
Click here for our handy guide to help you decide
Health Through Warmth
Do you know someone whose health is affected by cold living conditions?
Do they require assistance with the installation of heating and insulation that they cannot fully fund themselves?
Click here for more information about npower's Health Through Warmth, and how it may be able to help
Go Energy Shopping ... now!Find your best deal for gas and electricity via the Ofgem website |
HELP AND ADVICE FROM SAVE YOUR ENERGY:
- FITs - the new regime for 2016
- Energy debts? Help is available here
- Collective switching for better energy deals
- How to combat the cold this winter
- Warm Home Discount of £140 on your winter 2016-17 electricity bill: do you qualify?
- GRANTS for insulation and heating: all about ECO!
- Community bulk oil buying scheme through the Community Council of Staffordshire
- Get a FREE home fire risk check from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Phone freephone 0800 0241 999 to book your visit from a firefighter!
- Renewable Heat Incentive: what, when and how much? All you need to know!
- Use the government's Energy Grants Calculator to see what grants or other energy help you are entitled to.
- LOOKING FOR BETTER DEALS on gas or electric? Click here
- READ about 'green' energy tariffs
Do you live in a rented property in Stafford Borough? Are you concerned about the state of the property or its management? You can phone the Housing Standards team at Stafford Borough Council on 01785 619000, for advice.
NOTE: Some deals for energy efficiency measures may apply to homeowners only. Tenants should consult with their landlords before taking any action.
For free impartial advice phone the Energy Saving Advice Service on 0300 123 1234.
'Meters' by Carol Ann DuffyA poem about the gas meter?!! Yes, this poem by Britain's Poet Laureate and one-time Staffordian, was inspired by the advent of smart meters. It takes a lyrical view of our relationship to energy in our daily lives, and how this reflects changes in households over the years. The words are accompanied by a short film directed by BAFTA-nominated Gary Tarn. Click on the link here.
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Stafford Area Community SolarSolar PV discount scheme for Stafford BoroughClick here for full detailsTax-free, index-linked investment in clean, green energy! Phone 0845 2263 233 for a free no-obligation survey! |
News
All change at the top: DECC axed in reshuffle! Note that in July 2016 the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) was abolished by the incoming Prime Minister, Theresa May, and its responsibilities absorbed into the new Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The minister responsible for Climate Change is now Nick Hurd, deputy to Secretary of State Greg Clark (pictured above).
Ofgem 'remedies' for energy market
'We Love Littleworth' - lots happening!
Paris Agreement 2015: a positive outcome?
Welsh eco house first to be 'energy positive'
Visit the news archive to view older items by clicking here.
Heat map of Stafford Borough
Find out if your home is leaking heat by logging on to the thermal map of Stafford Borough produced by Stafford Borough Council. See if your home needs extra insulation. Stop the heat and save money! Just key in your postcode and all will be revealed.
What's your environmental footprint?
Energy use is a factor in measuring how much of the planet's resources we are taking. Other aspects of lifestyle are also important, such as what we eat, where and how we travel, and how much 'stuff' we accumulate. Use WWF's Footprint Calculator to see if you are using more than your fair share, and what you can do to reduce your footprint.
Did you know?
According to the Carbon Trust, the UK's carbon footprint is about 11 tonnes CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per person per year. But this rises to over 17 tonnes CO2e if emissions generated in producing our net imports are accounted for. Hence, the UK has just 0.9% of the world's population but is responsible for about 4.3% of global emissions.
Data from Beacons Guide 3 - UK Energy and Climate Change Policy (2016)
BREAKDOWN ROAD CLOCK
This online counter from the Environmental Transport Association displays 'live' statistics about road transport in the UK, such as daily CO2 emissions, miles travelled by each type of vehicle, and even the number of bikes stolen. Why not check it out?!
Home Heat Helpline
Worried about paying your heating bills? Need advice on how to save energy? This free not-for-profit helpline, established in 2005 by the Energy Retail Association, can give information about grants, benefits and payment schemes that you may be entitled to. PHONE: 0800 33 66 99
BEWARE DOORSTEP METER SCAM!!
Don't buy cut-price prepayment meter tops-up on the doorstep!
You'll end up paying twice.
For more about the Top-up Safe campaign and the
£10,000 reward for information
click here
Got a complaint about your energy bill or energy supplier?Contact the local Citizen's Advice Bureau County Adviceline: OR check the national Citizen's Advice website. This now has lots of guidance and information about many topics including electricity, gas, and energy suppliers. See http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/ |