Do a home energy check
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The GOV.UK "Find ways to save energy in your home" service asks about your house, when it was built, its insulation and its glazing, then suggests improvements. Each suggestion comes with an estimated cost, the possible saving on bills and next steps; the service covers England and Wales, with separate ones for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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How to start
- Open the GOV.UK "Find ways to save energy in your home" service, or follow its links to Home Energy Scotland or NI Direct.
- Enter your address if the property has an energy performance certificate, which helps to answer the questions.
- Answer the questions on walls, loft, floor and windows, and save the list of recommendations.
Where to go
We opened this link on 8 October 2026 and found it to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
This is general information, not financial or business advice for your own circumstances.
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