Do you know why so many people nationwide invest in community energy projects? It brings a number of benefits to you and the local area including:
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Building energy security in Surrey.
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Supporting businesses and frontline services to reduce overheads through below-grid cost energy.
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Earning extra money: Get an annual return on your investment.
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Boost the local economy through proven job creation and input from community energy companies
Two-thirds of Surrey's homes are costing more money to run while energy companies make record profits. But when you know how to reduce your energy consumption it is possible to take matters into your own hands and make real savings on your energy bills.
Read more about reducing energy bills at homeThere are ways to generate energy at home and receive local support, and Surrey residents have been coming together to generate energy in their homes. When you have solar panels, you don’t need as much energy from the electricity grid which means you are less exposed to unpredictable energy prices.
Read more about making your home energy self-sufficientMembers of the Surrey community are coming together to support each other with the cost-of-living crisis by guiding the residents on how to reduce energy bills. Residents are being trained to become Home Energy Advice Taskforce (HEAT) Energy Champions who support their neighbours to start on a journey towards energy efficiency.
Read more about saving energy at homePeople can be sceptical about new technologies when they launch, as in the case of heat pumps. Although heat pumps have been around for some time (in fact, your fridge is a form of heat pump), many of us still remain unsure about them. But you may be surprised to learn that this scepticism is not based on real experiences.
Read more about heat pumpsNobody wants to be chilly at home – but keeping the boiler on all the time or turning up your thermostat won't help with rising energy bills - and might not even make you warmer. But there is a solution: choosing a new heating system when you need to upgrade can be a great way to reduce your bills while maintaining the warmth in your home.
Read more about choosing a new heating systemThe demand for renewable energy in Surrey is creating many job opportunities in the local economy.
Read more about jobs in the energy sectorGreat customer service and reasonably priced bills - that's all we want from an electricity supplier.
Read more about changing your electricity provider