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Tackling climate change can seem daunting, but a series of small, simple changes in your every day routine can help.
With help from the households who have contacted Home Energy Scotland, we’re already saving 4.4 million tonnes of CO2.
But we think we can do more, which is why we have lots of tips and tricks to help you save energy in your home, reduce food waste, enjoy tasty in-season food, use greener travel or even learn to eco-drive, and join us in building a greener Scotland together. Home Energy Scotland (HES) is a free and impartial advice service for homeowners and landlords that is funded by the Scottish Government.
There is a network of advice centres that provide guidance on a range of options to improve the warmth and energy efficiency of residential properties in Scotland.
They advise on the small day to day changes people can make to reduce their energy consumption and the bigger steps such as improving insulation, upgrading the heating system or taking advantage of domestic renewables.
They can also provide advice on whether homeowners or landlords qualify for any of the national or area-based schemes that are designed to help tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency.
Advisors are available Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm on 0808 808 2282.
During 2016 there were over 80,000 calls to the Home Energy Scotland helpline.
Tips on becoming energy efficient
Yes - you will just need a recent bill which will tell you what tariff you are on and how much energy you use.
You can either put that information into a comparison website or do it by phone. The Scottish Government recently rolled out an impartial supplier-switching support service through a partnership between Home Energy Scotland and the social enterprise Citrus Energy which can be accessed free on 0808 808 2282. Citrus review all suppliers. No - Although if you have a prepayment meter tariffs are usually more expensive and you should consider switching to a credit meter to save money.
You can ask your supplier to remove a prepayment meter and install a standard meter. Provided you are eligible most suppliers will do this for free but a few may charge so always check with them first. If you’re a tenant and are directly responsible for paying your energy bills, you can choose which supplier you use. However, if you decide to switch, you may be required under your tenancy agreement to tell your landlord – so speak to them about it first.