Reducing our demand for energy is key to cutting carbon emissions whilst the energy crisis is having an impact on every household’s and businesses’ ability to live and run affordably. Improving your home’s energy efficiency can save you money whilst reducing your carbon footprint.

The greenest (and cheapest) energy is the energy we don’t use.

So what can you do:

• GET TO KNOW YOUR HOUSE: All houses are a bit leaky and there is usually something you can do to prevent energy from being lost around door and window frames and even key holes. Light a candle and go and investigate those draughts so you can take action.

• DOWNLOAD OUR FREE AFFORDABLE ENERGY TIPS LEAFLET: lovingly illustrated this shares some quick wins to improve energy efficiency.

• COME AND CHAT TO US: We aim to provide simple free energy advice at the our Repair Cafe signposting you to possible grants and further information.

• SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES: pooling our shared knowledge is the most effective way of us each helping one another to make important changes. So let us know your stories or simply tell others what you have done and how.

Further advise and grants for home owners

Energy Saving Trust - advise and information

Centre for Sustainable Energy - advice pages on domestic energy use

Local home energy efficiency grants and schemes from Chichester District Council