Energy Information And Advice
We wanted to make sure everyone knew what information and support was available to help with the costs of fuel bills this winter. We'll update this page regularly over winter with tips, news and links for further help.
Energy Advice Home Visits
Sam and Katie are the ARCHIE Energy Advisors. They are now offering home visits to Prospect tenants to help them know more about their boiler settings. They’ve got great tips on how to use heating systems and how to cut energy bills. They can show you how your boiler works, and answer any questions you may have. If you are a Prospect tenant, and you would like them to visit you on a Wednesday just email enquiries@prospectch.org.uk or call us on 0131 448 5480.
We are working with other ARCHIE partners to provide energy advice to housing association tenants. This new service has helped us expand the amount of energy support we can give to tenants. ARCHIE is a partnership of independent housing associations in Edinburgh. Sam and Katie are employed through Harbour Homes.
Warm Home Discounts
You could be eligible for a Warm Home Discount from your energy supplier of £150. If you get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, you will get this discount automatically. You could also qualify if you get certain means-tested benefits or tax credits. If you are in this group, you will need to apply to your energy supplier for the discount, even if you received it last year. Each supplier has their own scheme so you will need to check if you are eligible and if their scheme is open. The discounts are offered on a first come first served basis so make sure you check your fuel supplier’s website regularly so that you don’t miss out. GOV.UK have a list with links to companies offering the discount on their website.
Condensation: What can we do about it?
Everyone's home gets condensation. It isn’t a problem if it only happens sometimes and clears quickly. But if you often have a lot of condensation, black mould can start to grow. Black mould can damage your clothes, furniture, and wall surfaces. And if left untreated, it can sometimes affect your health. We have a short video with some tips on how to reduce condensation, what to do if you see black mould, and how Prospect can help you keep condensation under control.
Boiler Money Saving Tip!
We’re sharing an energy saving tip that might help you out this winter with your fuel bills. If you reduce the flow temperature on your Combi boiler it will use less gas and you can save around 5-10% on your bills. Changing the flow temperature does not usually affect the temperature of your home, it simply makes your boiler work more efficiently. Not many people know about the flow temperature, so we’ve made a handy video to show you how! You can also find the video on our Facebook and Instagram pages. The boiler in the video is installed in most Prospect homes. If you don’t have the same boiler, or you have any questions about changing your boiler settings, please call us on 0131 458 5480.
Energy Saving Advice
Changeworks have some helpful tips on lowering fuel bills by saving on your energy use. You can find the tips on their website.
The Edinburgh Community Food Iniative have advice on how to be energy efficient in the kitchen, with ideas on how to cook for less. You can find the information on their website.
The Energy Savings Trust has a page of tips on saving energy on their website. They have also produced a guide with some helpful Warm Home Hacks.
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