Warm Front Scheme
If you own your own home or rent it from a private landlord, you
may be eligible for a grant under the Warm Front Scheme.
Energy Saving and Generation
Changing Fuel Supplier
Householders are now able to change their fuel suppliers, this
competition between utility companies means customers have more
choice, and are able to take advantage of lower tariffs and better
services. Whilst also encouraging these companies to offer more
competitive packages to their customers including dual fuel tariffs
- whereby households can purchase both gas and electricity from the
same supplier.
Here are a few tips if you want to change supplier or if you
are wondering what it means for you as a customer:
- You do not have to change from your current fuel supplier.
- If you do change you will not need new wires, pipes or meters,
the existing ones will be used.
- Utility companies now use advertising campaigns on TV, radio
and in newspapers to encourage customers to move from one supplier
to another.
- If you want to change you should contact the supplier you want
to change to, they will draw up a contract for you to sign and will
notify your old fuel supplier.
- In order to change a meter reading will be taken.
If you have any other queries or require further information
please contact the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets:
OFGEM,
9 Millbank,
London,
SW1P 9GE.
Tel : 020 7901 7000
Energy Information sites for children:
Cool Kids for a Cool
Climate: www.coolkidsforacoolclimate.com/ -
Your climate needs you! Find out what you
can do to help stop global warming on this site designed by young
people for young people.
Energy Quest: hwww.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html
- Californian Energy Commission - site for young people. Colourful
and informative, with lots of energy information, puzzles, stories,
jokes and even an art gallery! Well worth a 'hit' by children and
adults alike.
Environmentally Friendly Shopping
Energy labels
The European Energy Label : The energy label has
been designed to show the energy consumption of an appliance,
compared to similar models. 'A' energy rated appliances are the
most efficient and 'G' rated the least efficient.
By law the energy label must be shown on all washing machines,
tumble dryers, fridges, freezers, fridge freezers and dishwashers.
This labelling scheme encourages manufacturers to produce energy
efficient models labelled 'D' or above.