Central Heating

Excelsior Homecare links and useful information on all aspects of insulation, central heating and the environment. Find out more about the UK's plans to reduce carbon emissions:

The Government are committed to reducing the emission of carbon dioxide thought to result from the burning of fossil fuels. Follow these links to find out what they are doing about it.

The Energy Saving Trust, promoting improvements in energy efficiency in the home:
www.est.org.uk

The Carbon Trust provides free, practical advice to business and public sector organisations to help reduce energy use:
www.thecarbontrust.co.uk/carbontrust

OFGEM are the Government Regulator for the energy supply industry who oversee energy efficiency schemes such as the Energy Efficiency Commitment:
www.ofgem.gov.uk/ofgem/index.jsp

Find out about insulation and heating system grants available to those on low income and the elderly
Fuel poverty blights the lives of many householders even in today's affluent society. Recent dramatic increases in gas and electricity prices have left many struggling to adequately heat their homes. Find out what they are doing about it and apply for a grant by contacting Excelsior or by clicking below.

EAGA is the Government Agency which administers the Warm Front Scheme in England and the Home Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) in Wales. You can apply for a grant here:
www.eaga.co.uk

Learn more about the Government's policy to eradicate fuel poverty:
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/energy/hees/index.htm

The Welsh Assembly Government's on fuel poverty:
www.new.wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside

Information on home insulation
Want to know more about how you can safely and effectively reduce your energy costs by insulating your home? Check out the links below:

The National Insulation Association is the industry body which promotes better insulation and upholds standards amongst its installer members:
www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk

The Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) provides independent 25 year guarantees for cavity wall insulation:
www.ciga.co.uk

The British Board of Agr�ment (BBA) approve, register and independently inspect cavity wall installers:
www.bbacerts.co.uk

Insta are the leading suppliers of insulation materials to installers across the UK. The Insta Consortium is a national network of all Insta Installers able to carry out work anywhere in the UK:
www.instagroup.co.uk/contact.html

Find out how your Energy Supplier can help you to save energy
Excelsior can help you to find the best grant available across all energy suppliers but you might like to find out more about what each one can do for you.

British Gas have a range of energy saving schemes including 'Here to Help' which provides free insulation and a benefits health check to all low income households:
www.house.co.uk

SWALEC and npower both offer financial help towards the cost of insulation your home:
www.swalec.co.uk/home/Default.aspx

www.npower.com/At_home.html

Enact are an independent provider of grants for home insulation across the UK:
www.enactenergy.com

NEF mobilises individuals, businesses and communities to make their contribution to reducing carbon emissions through energy efficiency and use of sustainable energy sources in order to maintain the affordability of energy and to combat global warming:
www.nef.org.uk

Learn more about modern heating systems
Excelsior give you peace of mind about the quality of work which we undertake through our membership of:

CORGI, the National Watchdog for Gas Safety in the United Kingdom:
www.corgi-gas-safety.com

NICEIC, the body which approves Electrical Contractors for safety and quality:
www.niceic.org.uk

Learn more about modern energy-efficient boilers by checking out three of the major manufacturers:
www.vaillant.co.uk/_products

www.bosch.co.uk/content/language2/html/1033.htm

www.ferroli.co.uk