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Read moreBeware Green Homes Grant scams
Beware Green Homes Grant scams Trading Standards are warning that scams targeting homeowners with promises about the Green Homes Grant […]
Read moreGovernment urged to fulfil £9bil pledge to decarbonise homes
Reporting of the proposed ‘New Deal’ by the UK government post coronavirus has been reported to not reference the governments […]
Read moreHow has Coronavirus affected the Environment?
Coronavirus and the Environment There is really only one news story everyone is discussing right now, Coronavirus. At this point […]
Read moreEnergy Saving During Lockdown
Heating During the Lockdown, you’re likely to be using more energy to heat your home. To reduce your usage, you […]
Read moreVirtual Home Visits
Since the lockdown as a response to Coronavirus organisations have had to adapt to how they provide their normal services […]
Read morePre-Payment meter options and Debt issues with energy companies
The options below are primarily for pre-payment meters; the type that is topped up with a key or a card. […]
Read moreAssistance with Water bills during the pandemic
We have previously made a series of posts relating to measures to help vulnerable people in fuel poverty during the […]
Read moreThe Electricity Grid and Coronavirus
Misinformation about the impact of Coronavirus is spread on social media and by word of mouth. This is as true […]
Read moreGovernment list of industry and business closures published
Yesterday the government announced a list of business closures in updated Covid-19 guidance for the public available here. This includes […]
Read moreGovernment agrees measures with energy industry to support vulnerable people through COVID-19
New emergency measures with the energy industry have been agreed by the government to protect the domestic energy supply of […]
Read moreCOVID 19 – CORONAVIRUS – GUIDANCE & UPDATES
Act on Energy continue to follow the advice of the UK Government as they respond to the coronavirus outbreak. The […]
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Briefing on Energy
The BBC has launched BBC briefing, a mini-series of in-depth, downloadable guides to the big issues of the day – […]
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Energy prices are set to fall – but will still be higher than they were in January
The price of energy is set to fall for millions of British households this October after the regulator, Ofgem, lowered […]
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Trial a RadBot – and get £150!
Volunteers are needed to trial the ‘RadBot’ – a new innovative technology that heats up rooms when occupied and reduces […]
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Trust an ECO trader
Home energy improvements delivered through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will only be done by trusted tradesmen, under new government […]
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JLR announce electric car investment – Good news story for local jobs and the environment!
Follow this link for more information: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48875406
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Warm Home Discount available!
Energy companies are beginning to announce their Warm Home Discount schemes are available. This is a one-off payment of £140 towards […]
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Coal free UK!
With Climate Change once again (finally!) becoming the hot topic on everyone’s lips, here at AOE we are so pleased […]
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We have moved!
Act on Energy have moved offices! Having previously been based in the village of Wellesbourne, Warwickshire for the last 18 […]
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Act on Energy Vulnerable Customer Support Campaigner of the Year
Act on Energy has won the award for Vulnerable Customer Support Campaigner of the Year at this year’s West Midlands Energy […]
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Act on Energy shortlisted for West Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards
Act on Energy has been shortlisted for the Energy Efficiency Awards 2019, with the results to be announced at a […]
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Thank you EV Thank you!
Out and about in Solihull today in our electric vehicle and found a lovely note that we thought was definitely […]
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Act on Energy makes the Stratford Herald!
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“Oh yes it is!”
Energy efficiency is the ‘Cinderella’ of cutting carbon emissions. Studies show that although renewable energy grabs the spotlight, humble energy efficient […]
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Fuel poverty in Scotland
Act on Energy chief executive Rachel Jones travelled to Edinburgh recently with other key figures from the West Midlands to […]
Read moreWhat can I do about climate change?
The climate talks have started a day early this week in Poland, with four senior figures behind efforts to limit […]
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ECO 3 consultation response is released!
The Energy Company Obligation – ECO – is one of several key policies the government instigated to deliver the Clean […]
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First ever Green GB Week date announced
The Business Secretary, Greg Clark has announced that the UK will be having it’s first annual Green GB Week will […]
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Warwickshire Switch and Save!
Are you worried about your energy bills getting too hot to handle this summer? Or perhaps the idea of changing […]
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We have been nominated for an award!
If you thought it was time to roll away the red carpet last week with the Oscars you were wrong, […]
Read moreDistrict Council signs up to help households out of fuel poverty
Following the recent cold snaps and forecasts that more freezing temperatures could be on the way, comes the news of […]
Read moreBoilers, insulation, energy bills & more at Bromsgrove Pensioners Fair!
Act on Energy is attending Sajid Javid’s Bromsgrove Pensioners Fair on Friday November 3rd and we felt it was high […]
Read moreBritish Gas price rise – Switch now!
With British Gas reporting yesterday that they were to increase their electricity prices, now might be the perfect time to […]
Read moreNew Staff at Act on Energy
We would like to introduce our two fantastic new staff members: […]
Read moreSeSaME win at Wychavon Intelligently Green Awards
SeSaME (Sedgeberrow Sustainable and Manageable Energy Group) along with help from Act on Energy have won 2 awards in the […]
Read moreRedditch – Council of the year!
Kath Manning, Redditch Borough Council an our very own Deputy Chief executive Rachel Jones accepting the award for services […]
Read moreProject Assistant post at Act on Energy
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION To provide comprehensive fuel poverty, energy efficiency and environmental advisory service to the public, both face to […]
Read moreWyre Forest District Council launches The Big Energy Switch
Cheaper energy tariffs could soon be available as part of a new scheme allowing Wyre Forest residents to use their […]
Read moreNew funding available to update old boilers and fight fuel poverty
Stratford District Council is working with its partners Act on Energy, an energy advice charity based in the District, and […]
Read moreGB Energy Supply ceases trading after wholesale price rises
An energy firm with 160,000 customers has ceased trading, blaming recent rises in energy prices. Read the full article
Read moreGreenstone Finance acquisition of the Green Deal Finance Company
LONDON, 15 January 2017, Greenstone Finance and Aurium Capital Markets (“Aurium”) have today announced the acquisition of the business and […]
Read moreSpreading the word about smart meters: Local charity Act on Energy wins Smart Energy GB in Communities grant
Act on Energy has received a grant to spread the word about smart meters amongst several disadvantaged groups in the […]
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