Staying warm at home

There are a number of services in the county to help residents stay warm at home. These services can give information about energy efficiency in the home, such as small changes you can make to stay warm and save money.

These services can also advise on the grants and help available if you want to make changes to your heating system, install insulation or look at other ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

To help stay warm at home in winter and reduce your energy use, think about your:

Heating systems

• Use programmable thermostats and timers to heat rooms only when needed
• Heat the rooms you use most and lower the temperature in unused spaces
• Bleed radiators to ensure they're working efficiently
• Close doors to keep heat in individual rooms
• Maintain indoor temperatures of at least 18circC, especially for vulnerable individuals