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A more efficient and comfortable home

We hope you’re settling in to your new home!

We’re Changeworks, Scotland’s leading environmental charity. Working with your Housing Association, we’ve put together this energy advice library. The links should help you keep your new home warm and comfortable.

We’ve included lots of tips for using energy in a way that saves you money. We’ve also made it easy to see what kind of support is out there if you’re struggling with your energy bills.

Click here to download all information on a single PDF file. You can save this to your device and/or print it out. 

Energy saving in the home

Energy bills and your supplier

Financial support

Grant funding - Energy Advice

Understanding your meters

Other important information

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Saving energy in the home

Saving energy in the home is good for our pocket and the planet. There are lots of little changes we can make – many costing us nothing at all – that can add up to big savings.

Energy bills and your supplier

From getting to know all the charges that appear on your energy bill to the best ways to find out about your rights, our advice and support can help you take control.

Financial support

Financial support is out there, whether you’re struggling with your energy bills or looking into funding for renewable heating systems. Our guides cover what financial support is available, and how to apply.   

Managing your heating

The more familiar you are with your heating systems, the better. Use our guides to take control of the heat in your home and use it more efficiently.

Templates for writing to your energy supplier

We’ve put together several templates to help you write to your energy supplier. The templates cover common energy supply issues and can be used for emails, webchats, or letters.

Get a retrofit

If you’re thinking of retrofitting your home to make it more energy efficient, Changeworks has a number of funded and self-funded options available.