Bitesize Advice to help householders

We’ve taken information from our energy advice guides to help you find specific information on saving energy and money at home.

Advice on preventing damp and mould

Damp and mould can cause significant damage to both your property and health, but with the right precautions, they can be prevented. For more in-depth advice, click here.

  • ventilation
  • extractor fans
  • heating
  • cooking
  • bathroom
  • laundry

Saving energy around the home

Information on how to save energy around the home, including:

  • laundry, bathroom, kitchen
  • appliances, lighting
  • draughts, windows, chimneys
  • hot water tank and boiler tips

Long term energy saving

Insulation really is the best way to stop that precious heat escaping from your home. You’ve paid for your heat, so hang on to it!

  • loft insulation, room in roof insulation, spray foam insulation
  • floor insulation, cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation

Managing your energy usage

How to manage your energy usage with a smart meter

Control your heating

Learn more about your central heating schedule settings, to make the most of your energy use and set your heating up just right for your home.

  • controlling your heating system, including central heating programmer
  • hot water tank
  • radiator controls
  • night storage heaters

Heating top tips

Save money and energy with these heating top tips.

Boiler flow settings

Did you know you can save energy and money, just by making sure your boiler flow settings are right for your home?

Saving money on your water bills

  • Social Care Water Tariff
  • WaterCare
  • WaterSure
  • Water Meter Scheme

Fire safety

Information about free home fire safety checks from the Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service to help householders identify potential risks in their homes.

Stay informed during a power cut or if your water supply is interrupted

Information on the Priority Services Register which offers free support to help you in a vulnerable situation, in the event where your electricity, gas or water supply has been interrupted.

Carbon Monoxide awareness

  • symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
  • how to prevent CO poisoning
  • what to do if your CO alarm sounds or you suspect a leak

Staying safe at home

  • Lifeline and Assisted Living Service
  • Home Adaptations with Cornwall Council’s Home Solutions team