http://www.homegrants.org.uk/news/ http://www.homegrants.org.uk/news/?url=get-any-bike-at-38-45-per-cent-off-through-government-s-tax-break-cycle-to-work-scheme-7.html Employers benefit from fitter, more punctual, more wide-awake staff. Employees benefit from better health and better bikes because their money goes further. Everyone benefits from eliminated CO2 and reduced number of cars on the road. [...] http://www.homegrants.org.uk/news/?url=eight-out-of-10-people-in-britain-don-t-know-what-they-re-paying-for-gas-and-electricity-6.html New research out today reveals that eight out of 10 people in Britain don't know what they are paying for their gas and electricity. If everyone in Wales switched to smart meters the country could save around £58,000 a year. [...] http://www.homegrants.org.uk/news/?url=moving-to-a-low-carbon-future-5.html The Energy Saving Trust advice centre and South Wales HECA Forum worked together to organise the “Moving to a low carbon future” seminar and exhibition, at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff in February. The aim of the day, which was sponsored by SWALEC and Excelsior Homecare, was to showcase ways to make houses more energy efficient and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. [...] http://www.homegrants.org.uk/news/?url=energy-cost-rises-can-be-cancelled-out-by-insulation-4.html The rising energy costs implemented by energy suppliers recently are significant: with a 15% rise a typical gas bill has gone up by £80 - £95 a year depending on your energy supplier. Yet there is an easy way to beat the cost through insulation. Cavity wall insulation will save you over £90 a year, immediately reversing the increase to you, and loft insulation will save you even more: over £110 if you don't have any already. [...] http://www.homegrants.org.uk/news/?url=new-grant-scheme-brings-free-insulation-to-over-70s-3.html The new Carbon Emission Reduction Target brings free insulation to all those over 70, and quickly with a typical turnaround of only six weeks from making the call to installation. This increases the number of people eligible for free insulation significantly, promising a warmer winter for everyone in the home. [...]