Energy saving advice
Everyone uses energy in their home but this energy is often wasted.
Energy efficiency is about using energy in your home in a way to make sure you are warm and comfortable; but not wasting this valuable resource and, at the same time, your money.
- Average householder wastes £300 worth of energy per year.
- Average energy bill is £1,300 per year
- Average CO2 emission is 6.3 tonnes from Leeds houses per year.
- 30% of households in Leeds find it difficult to heat their homes.
We want to improve energy efficiency in Leeds homes; but there is a lot that residents can do to help themselves.
For local queries please contact Fuelsavers on 0113 3957159.
Help and advice
For free, independent and local energy saving advice please call the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012.
Leeds City Council’s Fuelsaver’s Team have been awarded the Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy for their outstanding sustained commitment to energy efficiency which has significantly reduced fuel poverty and cut carbon emissions in Leeds. Click on the Ashden Award link to see the film.
Energy grants for your home
Find out more about Energy Grants; including Warm Front Grant and Health Through Warmth
Energy saving tips for your home
Find out how much you could save on fuel bills by insulating your home.
There are other tips on the smaller things you can do which could help to save energy and save you money.
Renewables
Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass.
Leeds energy initiatives
We are involved in the energy initiatives; Health Through Warmth and Home Improvement Assessment.
Leeds' fuel, poverty and warm homes strategy
Find out about Leeds' affordable warmth, fuel and poverty strategies.