Energy Saving Trust & Home Energy Support in the UK
Find out how Energy Saving Trust and our expert team can help you cut your bills, stay warm and make your home more energy efficient.
Who Is the Energy Saving Trust?
Energy Saving Trust is an independent, UK-wide organisation that helps households reduce their energy use, lower carbon emissions and save money on their bills. They work with the UK Government, devolved administrations, local authorities and energy companies to provide impartial guidance and to manage a range of home energy schemes.
For homeowners and tenants, this means access to trusted energy advice, home energy assessments and, in many cases, funding or grants for energy efficiency improvements. Our role is to help you understand the options recommended by Energy Saving Trust and then guide you through the practical steps to upgrade your home.
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How Energy Saving Trust Helps UK Households
Energy Saving Trust provides information and support across the whole of the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. While the exact schemes differ in each nation, their mission is the same: to help you make your home warmer, more comfortable and cheaper to run.
Impartial Home Energy Advice
Energy Saving Trust offers clear, unbiased advice on how to use less energy at home. Topics include insulation, heating systems, hot water, lighting and appliances, as well as simple behaviour changes that can significantly reduce your bills.
- • How to read and understand your energy bills
- • Choosing between insulation, heating or renewable upgrades
- • Practical tips tailored to UK weather and housing
- • Guidance for homeowners, private tenants and social housing residents
Links to Grants & Funding Schemes
Energy Saving Trust does not sell products; instead, they highlight the grants and support schemes that may apply to your situation. These can include UK-wide and nation-specific schemes aimed at improving home energy efficiency.
- • Support for insulation, low-carbon heating and renewables
- • Information on income-based or area-based funding
- • Help for vulnerable, low-income or fuel-poor households
- • Signposting to trusted installers and local programmes
Cut Energy Bills
Targeted improvements and free tips, backed by Energy Saving Trust guidance, help you reduce your monthly electricity and gas costs.
Make Your Home Warmer
Insulation and efficient heating keep warmth in and cold out, improving comfort in winter without wasting energy.
Lower Carbon Footprint
By using less energy and moving to low-carbon systems, you reduce emissions and future-proof your property.
Typical Home Energy Improvements Backed by Energy Saving Trust Advice
Every home is different, but there are proven, high-impact upgrades that regularly feature in Energy Saving Trust guidance. Our team can help you understand which of these are realistic for your property, your budget and any available support schemes.
Insulation & Draught-Proofing
Stopping heat escaping is usually the most cost-effective first step. Energy Saving Trust strongly recommends improving insulation before investing in new heating systems.
- • Loft and attic insulation
- • Cavity wall or solid wall insulation (where suitable)
- • Under-floor and roof room insulation
- • Draught-proofing for doors, windows and chimneys
Efficient Heating & Hot Water
Your heating system and controls have a major impact on energy use. Energy Saving Trust provides guidance on the most efficient options and how to use them correctly.
- • Upgrading old, inefficient gas or oil boilers
- • Improving radiator controls and smart heating
- • Optimising hot water cylinders and pipe insulation
- • Considering low-carbon heating such as heat pumps
Heat Pumps & Low-Carbon Heating
For suitable homes, air-source or ground-source heat pumps can significantly reduce carbon emissions and may lower running costs, particularly in well-insulated properties.
- • Independent information on how heat pumps work
- • Typical installation, running and maintenance costs
- • System design considerations for UK homes
- • Links to grants or incentives where available
Solar Panels & Home Renewables
Energy Saving Trust also covers solar electricity (PV), solar hot water, and other renewable technologies, helping you understand when they are likely to be worthwhile.
- • Suitability of your roof and property
- • Typical payback times and bill savings
- • Battery storage and smart exports
- • Planning and grid connection considerations
Nation-Specific Home Energy Support Across the UK
Energy Saving Trust works across all nations of the UK. The schemes and contact details differ slightly depending on where you live, but the focus remains on practical support for households.
England & Wales
For homes in England and Wales, Energy Saving Trust provides online tools and detailed guides to help you understand which improvements are suitable and how to access funding, where available.
- • Home energy efficiency advice and calculators
- • Information on national and local authority schemes
- • Support for landlords and private tenants
- • Links to further advice lines and resources
Scotland & Wales Advice Services
In Scotland and Wales, Energy Saving Trust supports dedicated home energy advice services that can provide more personalised help based on your home and circumstances.
- • Tailored advice on insulation and heating upgrades
- • Information on government-backed schemes
- • Support for rural and off-gas-grid properties
- • Guidance for homeowners, tenants and landlords
Northern Ireland
Energy Saving Trust delivers independent advice tailored to Northern Ireland’s housing stock and energy systems, including oil heating and rural homes.
- • Information on efficiency upgrades and renewables
- • Signposting to local support programmes
- • Practical guides for homeowners and tenants
Unsure Where to Start?
If you are not sure which nation-specific advice applies to you, share your details with us and we will direct you towards the most relevant Energy Saving Trust guidance and local schemes.
Get Personalised HelpRequest a Home Energy & Grants Check
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll assess which Energy Saving Trust guidance, grants or upgrades are likely to be relevant for your home.
Using Energy Saving Trust Guidance to Plan Your Home Upgrades
Because Energy Saving Trust is independent and not tied to any single manufacturer or installer, their home energy information is a reliable starting point when you are planning improvements. We recommend using their guidance to build a clear plan for your property and then working with accredited installers to carry out the work.
- Understand your home – identify where heat is being lost and which systems are using the most energy.
- Prioritise low-cost, high-impact measures such as insulation and draught-proofing.
- Explore heating and renewable options once your home is better insulated.
- Check what funding or schemes may apply in your part of the UK.
- Choose qualified, reputable installers to ensure safe, high-quality work.
Our team is here to help you at each stage, from interpreting Energy Saving Trust advice to arranging surveys and quotations, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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