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Home Energy

Many of our homes and business properties have the potential to be more energy efficient, make use of renewable energy and save us money on our bills from heating, lighting and cooking.

We offer advice and links to resources to help you reduce energy use at home, learn more about renewable energy  (including solar) and get further help if you need it.

An illustration of a cat inside a cosy home by local artist, Molly Lemon

What energy efficiency (and cost) savings can I make right now?

Read our starter-for-ten on using energy as efficiently as possible at home.

Required budget: £0

What's retrofit and is it right for my home?

With energy bills rising significantly alongside the need to decarbonise our homes, we take a look at retrofit and where to begin exploring options for retrofitting your home.

Required budget: £ - £££

Natural insulation in rolls
Solar panels on a slate roof

Considering solar - the basic things to know.

Things to consider if you're looking into solar.

Required budget: £££

Air Source Heat Pumps

Things to consider if you're looking into air source heat pumps

Required budget: £££

Upcoming Events

  • Volunteer Day - Tyndale Meadows
    Volunteer Day - Tyndale Meadows
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 15 Dec
    Use What3Words: ///bats.arrives.apartment
    15 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Use What3Words: ///bats.arrives.apartment
    15 Dec 2024, 10:00 – 12:00
    Use What3Words: ///bats.arrives.apartment
    Help us to plant a mixed hedge along two boundaries to connect existing hedges and the ancient woodland of Westridge Woods.
  • Gloucestershire Archives - The Green Pledge Project
    Gloucestershire Archives - The Green Pledge Project
    Thu, 27 Feb
    Wotton-under-Edge
    27 Feb 2025, 19:30 – 21:30
    Wotton-under-Edge, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7AD, UK
    27 Feb 2025, 19:30 – 21:30
    Wotton-under-Edge, The Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7AD, UK
    Guest speaker Marion Hill presents an illustrated talk exploring the environmental records at Gloucestershire Archives, including the Green Pledge Project.
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