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  • Energy Efficiency

  • It may seem daunting but it’s easier than you might think to control the energy you use at home. You’ll be amazed at how big a difference small changes in your home can make to your energy bill.

    Start by finding out how energy-efficient your home is – take our energy efficiency survey.

  • Lower your bills without spending a penny

    You’ll be surprised at how much money you can save by doing simple things such as turning your hot water thermostat down and cooking more than one thing in the same pot.  
    We’ve got lots of handy tips that don’t involve much effort or cost.
           
    And if you feel like spending a little bit, there are plenty of small gadgets that can help you save energy. From water tank jackets to water-saving shower heads, there are lots of great things to help reduce your energy use.

    Serious actions, serious savings

    Replacing your appliances with A-rated models could drive your bills down significantly. Find out more in our online shop.
    Upgrading your boiler could save you up to £225^ a year.  And insulating your home could save you up to £255^ a year on heating costs. You may even qualify for one of our insulation grants – find out today by calling 0800 072 7201*.

    Be rewarded again and again

    A lot of people think this bit’s crazy. But it’s true. Our betterplan energy reduction programme provides you with tips and tools to reduce your energy use. And it rewards you with cash credits to your bill when you do.

    You won’t pay a penny more than our Standard Energy option but you will get lots of help and great discounts on energy saving options – and credits to your bill.

    So if you’re serious about saving money by reducing your energy use, it makes sense to become a betterplan customer.

    Switch to betterplan today. 

    Save on your heating bills with Superdad

    Superdad shows you how to reduce household carbon emissions; save on your heating bills; and install loft insulation as well as offering products at knock-down prices, exclusively available at independent builders' merchants nationwide.

    Working with Scottish Hydro, Superdad is a CERT (Carbon Emissions Reduction Target) funded DIY initiative. It's been launched by Superglass Insulation Ltd.

    A series of special offers are exclusively available to download from the Superdad website www.superdadonline.co.uk and will be valid only at registered builders' merchants.

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  •  ^ Source: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk. January 2010. (Estimated figures based on insulating a gas-heated, semi-detached home with three bedrooms).