In order to reduce CO2 emissions, the energy industry is bound by statutory energy efficiency government schemes. 

Under these schemes, all domestic energy suppliers with a customer base in excess of 250,000 are required to make contribution to carbon emissions reduction targets. In order to achieve these targets, energy suppliers are obliged to deliver energy efficiency measures to households in the UK. Energy efficiency measures can be provided to any household, however, 40% of these measures must target certain low-income domestic consumers, called a Priority Group. The Priority Group includes those on low incomes, people over 70 and households in receipt of certain state income benefits. More than 12 million households are in the Priority Group in 2012!

Governement has estimated that around 60% of supplier expenditure is spent on the Priority Group. Most of these measures are Free insulation grants, provided by UK energy companies who are obliged by the Government to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes. Insulation is often easy to install so check out if you are eligible for free insulation in this section. Schemes may vary depending on where you live in the UK

For more information you can also visit Energy Saving Trust Website (click here).