According to the Energy Saving Trust, people who monitor their energy use typically see reductions of 5-10% per year (£40-80), just by being more aware of when things are on, & how much each appliance uses. In a typical home, turning your appliances off rather than using standby can save up to 8% (£64) off your annual electricity bill....so it’s not that hard!

HUG is running the Street Champions project to help and encourage our community to become more energy-efficient – in November, we hosted ‘Cut your energy bills by up to half’ at Ham Youth Centre, from 3pm to 6.30pm. 

The event included: Free draughtproofing workshops and materials, a presentation and home energy advice from a respected home energy advisor and a presentation on how one local resident has cut his energy consumption massively in just one year.