Links
Benefit Maximisation
- Basic benefit check with Turn2Us: https://benefits-calculator-2.turn2us.org.uk/survey
- Entitled To: https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
Carbon Footprints
- WWF Carbon Footprint Calculator: https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/
Energy Efficiency Advice
- Calculate the cost of a home appliance here: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/get-help-paying-your-bills/check-how-much-your-electrical-appliances-cost-to-use/
- Energy Projects Plus YouTube Channel (EPPTV): www.youtube.com/@energyprojectsplus1742
- Energy Saving Trust: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
- Find a property’s Energy Performance Certificate: www.epcregister.com
- Find your electricity supplier: https://www.askbill.org.uk/energy/
- Find your gas supplier: https://www.findmysupplier.energy/
- Household energy saving tool: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/energyaware/
- How much your appliances cost to run: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/cutting-your-energy-bills/article/save-electricity/how-much-your-appliances-cost-to-run-a7N937v2SWom
- LEAP (Local Energy Advice Partnership): https://applyforleap.org.uk/
- Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for landlords: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-private-rented-property-minimum-energy-efficiency-standard-landlord-guidance
- Minimum Income Standard Calculator: https://www.minimumincome.org.uk/
- Money Saving Expert energy saving tips: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/energy/
- Simple Energy Advice: https://www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk/
Energy Efficiency Grants & Schemes
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme
- Connected For Warmth: https://www.connectedforwarmth.org.uk/
- Energy Company Obligation: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco
- Great British Insulation Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme
- Home Upgrade Grant – Cheshire East: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/housing/help-with-heating-your-home.aspx
- Home Upgrade Grant – Cheshire West & Chester: https://my.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/service/Home_Upgrade_Grant
- Home Upgrade Grant – Liverpool City Region: https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/home-upgrade-grant-two
- Solar Together: https://solartogether.co.uk/
Environmental Careers
- Environmental Jobs: www.environmentjob.co.uk
Fuel/Water Debt Support
- British Gas Energy Trust: https://britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/
- OVO Individuals & Families Fund: https://customer-support-package.ovoenergy.com/
- United Utilities Trust Fund: https://www.uutf.org.uk/
Other Grants
- Grant Finder: https://www.grantfinder.co.uk/
- Turn2us Grants Search: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
Priority Service Registers
- Cadent Priority Services Register: https://cadentgas.com/help-advice/supporting-our-customers/priority-services-register
- Electricity North West Priority Services Register: https://www.enwl.co.uk/power-cuts/extra-care/our-extra-care-register/
- SP Energy Networks Additional Support Services: https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/additional_support.aspx
- SP Energy Networks Priority Services Register: https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/priority_services_register.aspx
- United Utilities Priority Services Register: https://myaccount.unitedutilities.com/PriorityService
Smart Meters
- Check whether your Smart Meter’s ‘smart’ functions are working: smartmetercheck.citizensadvice.org.uk
- Request a Smart Meter using https://www.smartenergygb.org/
- Smart Meter FAQ page: https://www.epplus.org.uk/projects/smart-meter-faqs/
Switching
- Switching energy tariffs/supplier: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/switching-energy-tariff-or-supplier
Water
- Home water usage calculator: https://myaccount.unitedutilities.com/WaterUsageCalculator
- Order free water saving devices: https://www.getwaterfit.co.uk/
- United Utilities Priority Services Register: https://myaccount.unitedutilities.com/PriorityService
- United Utilities Trust Fund: https://www.uutf.org.uk/