Consumer Direct
Government service providing first tier advice on energy services to let consumers know how to
progress a complaint if they are dissatisfied with the company’s
response. Consumer Direct can be contacted by calling 08454
04 05 06 or via www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Consumer Focus
Government campaigning body, with
stronger powers than the previous energywatch organisation and
able to champion issues across a range of areas, including the
energy sector.
OFGEM Government body promotes effective competition in gas and electricity markets.
Energy Saving Trust The EST provides expert and impartial advice and information as well as grants to encourage the more efficient use of energy in our homes and vehicles across the UK.
Energy Saving & Grant Schemes
Warm Deal (Scotland) The Warm Deal is a new scheme from the Government in Scotland: The Scottish Executive. It provides a grant of up to £500 to make your home more energy efficient and keep you warmer during the cold winter months. Eaga Ltd run the scheme on behalf of the Scottish Executive.
Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (Wales) The National Assembly for Wales funds the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) Grant. It can provide up to £2,700 to make your home warmer, more energy efficient and more secure.
Warm Home Scheme (Northern Ireland) The Warm Homes grant provides a package of energy efficiency and heating measures, up to the value of £750. Energy efficiency advice, tailored to each household, is provided by Eaga Partnership's Home Visits team in accordance with the Energy Savings Trust's Code of Practice.
Consumer Links
MARTIN
LEWIS - Money Saving Expert -
The aim of this website is to provide a
discussion forum on money saving, a place to sign up for Martin's Money Tips e-mail
and a format for financial empowerment.
Other interesting links
Over50s.com
Over50's.com is
a website dedicated to the over50s and their lifestyles,offering products and services supported with interesting content on weekly basis.
Amazon.co.uk
A great website to find just about any book you could want!
