Energy advice

Small changes at home can make a noticeable difference to your comfort and energy costs.

Everyday tips 

• Switch appliances off fully rather than leaving them on standby. 
• Keep internal doors closed to help retain heat in rooms you are using. 
• Replace older bulbs with LEDs to reduce electricity use.
• Lower your thermostat by one degree to reduce heating bills without significantly affecting comfort.

Room-by-room guidance 

• Living areas: Reduce draughts, use thick curtains, and avoid blocking radiators with furniture. 
• Kitchens: Boil only the water you need, use lids on pans, and avoid overfilling kettles. 
• Bedrooms: Close curtains in the evening to retain heat and consider using appropriate bedding and blankets.
• Bathrooms: Use hot water efficiently and reduce shower time, particularly if using an electric shower.

Support is available

Energy Projects Plus

Cobalt partners with Energy Projects Plus to give residents access to enhanced energy advice and practical assistance. Through this partnership, residents may receive:

• One-to-one advice sessions, either by phone or in person at our monthly drop-in at Triple C, Christ Church Cabin, Sedgemoor Road. 
• Support managing energy debt or billing issues.
• Guidance on using heating systems effectively.
• Tailored advice based on individual household needs and circumstances.

To get involved, please get in touch.

Torus voucher referrals 

Eligible Cobalt residents can be referred for Torus vouchers, which can support: 

• Emergency help with heating or electricity.
• Fuel top-ups when required.

To make an application, please get in touch. 

Energy upgrades to your home

If your home meets specific energy performance requirements, Cobalt can consider your home for innovative energy upgrades, including: 

• Wall and loft insulation 
• Solar PV panels 
• Air source heat pumps 

To find out if your home is eligible, please get in touch.

Interactive tools and online resources

Need support or more information? You can find it quickly on the pages below:

• National Energy Action (NEA) 
  Free energy advice, fuel debt support and a webchat so you can speak to a professional instantly.

• Energy Saving Trust
  Independent national advice on home energy efficiency, insulation, heating and savings.

• Citizens Advice
  Practical guidance on saving energy, improving efficiency and accessing help with costs. 

• Ofgem
  Official regulator guidance on cutting bills through simple heating and home‑efficiency changes.

• Money Saving Expert
  Clear, practical, low‑cost ways to reduce energy usage and household bills.

• Energywise
  Free personalised energy improvement.