Act on Energy
@actonenergy.bsky.social
Free, impartial energy advice
Worcestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands
0800 988 2881
[email protected]
www.actonenery.org.uk
Worcestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands
0800 988 2881
[email protected]
www.actonenery.org.uk
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December 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
35% of heat loss in the home is lost through the walls and, if you have radiators on external walls, a lot of the heat coming out the back of the radiator will end up outside instead of in your home.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
35% of heat loss in the home is lost through the walls and, if you have radiators on external walls, a lot of the heat coming out the back of the radiator will end up outside instead of in your home.
We've created a guide on how to fit radiator foils: cdn.prod.website-files.com/659fcf4688ac...
We've created a guide on how to fit radiator foils: cdn.prod.website-files.com/659fcf4688ac...
What energy tariff works best for you?
Dual tariff?
A fixed price or a tracker?
One where your prices change depending on the time of day - cheaper at night?
What about exporting if you have solar panels?
We can help explain the different types and how they could work for you
Dual tariff?
A fixed price or a tracker?
One where your prices change depending on the time of day - cheaper at night?
What about exporting if you have solar panels?
We can help explain the different types and how they could work for you
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
What energy tariff works best for you?
Dual tariff?
A fixed price or a tracker?
One where your prices change depending on the time of day - cheaper at night?
What about exporting if you have solar panels?
We can help explain the different types and how they could work for you
Dual tariff?
A fixed price or a tracker?
One where your prices change depending on the time of day - cheaper at night?
What about exporting if you have solar panels?
We can help explain the different types and how they could work for you
You could save money by having the heating lower when you're out the house or asleep. You can even set it to come on automatically 30mins before you wake up or get home to make sure you're returning to a warm home.
December 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
You could save money by having the heating lower when you're out the house or asleep. You can even set it to come on automatically 30mins before you wake up or get home to make sure you're returning to a warm home.
When boiling water in your kettle, only put in as much water as you need!
The more water you add, the longer it takes to boiler, the more electricity it uses.
Boiling your kettle for 1min a day costs around £5/yr. This'll add up if you're boiling a full kettle for 1 cup of tea multiple times a day!
The more water you add, the longer it takes to boiler, the more electricity it uses.
Boiling your kettle for 1min a day costs around £5/yr. This'll add up if you're boiling a full kettle for 1 cup of tea multiple times a day!
December 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
When boiling water in your kettle, only put in as much water as you need!
The more water you add, the longer it takes to boiler, the more electricity it uses.
Boiling your kettle for 1min a day costs around £5/yr. This'll add up if you're boiling a full kettle for 1 cup of tea multiple times a day!
The more water you add, the longer it takes to boiler, the more electricity it uses.
Boiling your kettle for 1min a day costs around £5/yr. This'll add up if you're boiling a full kettle for 1 cup of tea multiple times a day!
Are you eligible for a social water tariff?
Could you be better off on a water meter?
Are you on a water meter but have a health condition that means you use more water?
Contact your local water supplier to discuss your options!
Could you be better off on a water meter?
Are you on a water meter but have a health condition that means you use more water?
Contact your local water supplier to discuss your options!
December 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Are you eligible for a social water tariff?
Could you be better off on a water meter?
Are you on a water meter but have a health condition that means you use more water?
Contact your local water supplier to discuss your options!
Could you be better off on a water meter?
Are you on a water meter but have a health condition that means you use more water?
Contact your local water supplier to discuss your options!
Would a power cut endanger your safety?
Do you rely on electrical equipment for your mobility, medication or health?
Would a cold home have serious effects on your health?
Struggle to communicate over the phone?
Call us to sign up for the Priority Services Register for FREE
Do you rely on electrical equipment for your mobility, medication or health?
Would a cold home have serious effects on your health?
Struggle to communicate over the phone?
Call us to sign up for the Priority Services Register for FREE
December 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Would a power cut endanger your safety?
Do you rely on electrical equipment for your mobility, medication or health?
Would a cold home have serious effects on your health?
Struggle to communicate over the phone?
Call us to sign up for the Priority Services Register for FREE
Do you rely on electrical equipment for your mobility, medication or health?
Would a cold home have serious effects on your health?
Struggle to communicate over the phone?
Call us to sign up for the Priority Services Register for FREE
If you put your hand up to your windows and doors, can you feel a cold wind coming through?
Draught tape and excluders are a relatively cheap way to save money on heating.
Check out our information on draughts
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Draught tape and excluders are a relatively cheap way to save money on heating.
Check out our information on draughts
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December 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If you put your hand up to your windows and doors, can you feel a cold wind coming through?
Draught tape and excluders are a relatively cheap way to save money on heating.
Check out our information on draughts
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Draught tape and excluders are a relatively cheap way to save money on heating.
Check out our information on draughts
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Did you know that you could save around £45 a year by turning electrical appliances off at the switch?
Lights cost money! So, if your TV has a red light on it or your microwave/oven has a digital clock, it will be using electricity.
Lights cost money! So, if your TV has a red light on it or your microwave/oven has a digital clock, it will be using electricity.
December 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Did you know that you could save around £45 a year by turning electrical appliances off at the switch?
Lights cost money! So, if your TV has a red light on it or your microwave/oven has a digital clock, it will be using electricity.
Lights cost money! So, if your TV has a red light on it or your microwave/oven has a digital clock, it will be using electricity.
Cold patches on radiators?
Bleeding your radiators is a quick way to get the most out of your heating.
Turn your heating off, turn the valve using a radiator key to release the air, as soon as water starts coming out, shut it off! Remember to check your boiler pressure afterwards
Bleeding your radiators is a quick way to get the most out of your heating.
Turn your heating off, turn the valve using a radiator key to release the air, as soon as water starts coming out, shut it off! Remember to check your boiler pressure afterwards
December 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Cold patches on radiators?
Bleeding your radiators is a quick way to get the most out of your heating.
Turn your heating off, turn the valve using a radiator key to release the air, as soon as water starts coming out, shut it off! Remember to check your boiler pressure afterwards
Bleeding your radiators is a quick way to get the most out of your heating.
Turn your heating off, turn the valve using a radiator key to release the air, as soon as water starts coming out, shut it off! Remember to check your boiler pressure afterwards
Could this be YOU?
We are looking for schools, community groups and businesses, who would like to take part in our 'Keep Warm Appeal' this winter.
If you, or someone you know, would like their organisation to take part then email us at [email protected] for more information.
We are looking for schools, community groups and businesses, who would like to take part in our 'Keep Warm Appeal' this winter.
If you, or someone you know, would like their organisation to take part then email us at [email protected] for more information.
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Could this be YOU?
We are looking for schools, community groups and businesses, who would like to take part in our 'Keep Warm Appeal' this winter.
If you, or someone you know, would like their organisation to take part then email us at [email protected] for more information.
We are looking for schools, community groups and businesses, who would like to take part in our 'Keep Warm Appeal' this winter.
If you, or someone you know, would like their organisation to take part then email us at [email protected] for more information.
The cheapest energy is the energy you don't use.
Upgrading your heating systems and installing solar panels or insulation could be cheaper than you think!
Call us today to see if you're eligible for free or part-funded installs!
0800 988 2881
Upgrading your heating systems and installing solar panels or insulation could be cheaper than you think!
Call us today to see if you're eligible for free or part-funded installs!
0800 988 2881
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The cheapest energy is the energy you don't use.
Upgrading your heating systems and installing solar panels or insulation could be cheaper than you think!
Call us today to see if you're eligible for free or part-funded installs!
0800 988 2881
Upgrading your heating systems and installing solar panels or insulation could be cheaper than you think!
Call us today to see if you're eligible for free or part-funded installs!
0800 988 2881
Smart meters can give you more variation on energy tariffs including accessing cheaper off-peak usage and saving sessions.
Quick myth-busting!
Smart meters don't use your wifi
Smart meters don't cost you any money to run
Smart meters don't store your name & address
Quick myth-busting!
Smart meters don't use your wifi
Smart meters don't cost you any money to run
Smart meters don't store your name & address
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Smart meters can give you more variation on energy tariffs including accessing cheaper off-peak usage and saving sessions.
Quick myth-busting!
Smart meters don't use your wifi
Smart meters don't cost you any money to run
Smart meters don't store your name & address
Quick myth-busting!
Smart meters don't use your wifi
Smart meters don't cost you any money to run
Smart meters don't store your name & address
If you're struggling with your energy bills, your first point of call should always be your supplier! They may be able to support with emergency credit for pre-payment meters, manageable payment plans for debt, winter support, tariff options and advice specific to your usage.
December 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
If you're struggling with your energy bills, your first point of call should always be your supplier! They may be able to support with emergency credit for pre-payment meters, manageable payment plans for debt, winter support, tariff options and advice specific to your usage.
Keep your home at a min of 18c but you can turn down the radiators in rooms you don't use. Leave them on low to avoid damp but you may find that closed off rooms are being overheated.
Use the Thermostatic Radiator Valve, the dial located on the radiator itself, to turn it down
Use the Thermostatic Radiator Valve, the dial located on the radiator itself, to turn it down
December 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Keep your home at a min of 18c but you can turn down the radiators in rooms you don't use. Leave them on low to avoid damp but you may find that closed off rooms are being overheated.
Use the Thermostatic Radiator Valve, the dial located on the radiator itself, to turn it down
Use the Thermostatic Radiator Valve, the dial located on the radiator itself, to turn it down
Energy Performance Certificates look at how energy efficient your home is
It's useful to find which parts of your home need improving & give you ideas on the energy you could save if you made recommended improvements.
Does your home have an EPC? find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/find-a-certi...
It's useful to find which parts of your home need improving & give you ideas on the energy you could save if you made recommended improvements.
Does your home have an EPC? find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/find-a-certi...
December 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Energy Performance Certificates look at how energy efficient your home is
It's useful to find which parts of your home need improving & give you ideas on the energy you could save if you made recommended improvements.
Does your home have an EPC? find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/find-a-certi...
It's useful to find which parts of your home need improving & give you ideas on the energy you could save if you made recommended improvements.
Does your home have an EPC? find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/find-a-certi...
Your council may have additional support through discretionary funds so it's worth checking their website.
Residents of Worcestershire, @warwickshirecc.bsky.social, @solihullcouncil.bsky.social & @stratforddc.bsky.social can apply for some council-funded support through us - call 0800 988 2881
Residents of Worcestershire, @warwickshirecc.bsky.social, @solihullcouncil.bsky.social & @stratforddc.bsky.social can apply for some council-funded support through us - call 0800 988 2881
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Your council may have additional support through discretionary funds so it's worth checking their website.
Residents of Worcestershire, @warwickshirecc.bsky.social, @solihullcouncil.bsky.social & @stratforddc.bsky.social can apply for some council-funded support through us - call 0800 988 2881
Residents of Worcestershire, @warwickshirecc.bsky.social, @solihullcouncil.bsky.social & @stratforddc.bsky.social can apply for some council-funded support through us - call 0800 988 2881
Estimated bills means that your energy supplier doesn't know how much energy you've used- they're guessing. So you might be paying more each month than you need to or you might pay for less energy than you actually use which will result in a large bill later on!
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Estimated bills means that your energy supplier doesn't know how much energy you've used- they're guessing. So you might be paying more each month than you need to or you might pay for less energy than you actually use which will result in a large bill later on!
It's December and your daily energy saving advent calendar has begun! With a very special treat for day 1 - can you believe this was our first take? - Yes, it is very believable!
View the full version here - youtu.be/B18F47UO7es?...
View the full version here - youtu.be/B18F47UO7es?...
December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It's December and your daily energy saving advent calendar has begun! With a very special treat for day 1 - can you believe this was our first take? - Yes, it is very believable!
View the full version here - youtu.be/B18F47UO7es?...
View the full version here - youtu.be/B18F47UO7es?...
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's Black Friday! If you're looking to make the most of the deals today, why not sign up to @easyfundraising.bsky.social so that your favourite charity can also benefit from your spending? It's FREE!
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November 28, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It's Black Friday! If you're looking to make the most of the deals today, why not sign up to @easyfundraising.bsky.social so that your favourite charity can also benefit from your spending? It's FREE!
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#BlackFriday
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#BlackFriday
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Reminder for next week: @actonenergy.bsky.social will be at the Climate Hub, 30 Meer Street on Tuesday to answer your questions about #energy #bills and energy efficiency. Pop in between 10.30am and 12.30pm for a free chat.
We have Sian Orchard from @actonenergy.bsky.social coming to the hub again on Tuesday 25th November, to give advice to anyone who calls in, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Pop in for a chat to talk about your energy bills, energy saving measures you can take and advice on tariffs. #Energy #CostOfLiving #bills
Pop in for a chat to talk about your energy bills, energy saving measures you can take and advice on tariffs. #Energy #CostOfLiving #bills
November 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Reminder for next week: @actonenergy.bsky.social will be at the Climate Hub, 30 Meer Street on Tuesday to answer your questions about #energy #bills and energy efficiency. Pop in between 10.30am and 12.30pm for a free chat.
Ofgem just announced that the #pricecap will increase from 1 January 2026. The best way to avoid this is by fixing your tariff - shop around on switching sites to find the best deal for you.
Read about the new prices here:
www.actonenergy.org.uk/news/january...
Read about the new prices here:
www.actonenergy.org.uk/news/january...
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ofgem just announced that the #pricecap will increase from 1 January 2026. The best way to avoid this is by fixing your tariff - shop around on switching sites to find the best deal for you.
Read about the new prices here:
www.actonenergy.org.uk/news/january...
Read about the new prices here:
www.actonenergy.org.uk/news/january...
It's #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, and we are working with @nea.org.uk on their Warm Homes, Healthy Futures Project helping vulnerable residents be safer in their homes & more aware of the dangers of unsafe gas boilers.
Find out more here: actonenergy.org.uk/news/warm-homes-healthy-futures
Find out more here: actonenergy.org.uk/news/warm-homes-healthy-futures
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
It's #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek, and we are working with @nea.org.uk on their Warm Homes, Healthy Futures Project helping vulnerable residents be safer in their homes & more aware of the dangers of unsafe gas boilers.
Find out more here: actonenergy.org.uk/news/warm-homes-healthy-futures
Find out more here: actonenergy.org.uk/news/warm-homes-healthy-futures
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We have Sian Orchard from @actonenergy.bsky.social coming to the hub again on Tuesday 25th November, to give advice to anyone who calls in, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Pop in for a chat to talk about your energy bills, energy saving measures you can take and advice on tariffs. #Energy #CostOfLiving #bills
Pop in for a chat to talk about your energy bills, energy saving measures you can take and advice on tariffs. #Energy #CostOfLiving #bills
November 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We have Sian Orchard from @actonenergy.bsky.social coming to the hub again on Tuesday 25th November, to give advice to anyone who calls in, 10.30am-12.30pm.
Pop in for a chat to talk about your energy bills, energy saving measures you can take and advice on tariffs. #Energy #CostOfLiving #bills
Pop in for a chat to talk about your energy bills, energy saving measures you can take and advice on tariffs. #Energy #CostOfLiving #bills