The pages in this section look at the broader issues behind energy. We won’t attempt to give you all the answers here, but will direct you instead to other websites where you can get information.

Keep the warmth in the areas where it’s wanted. Certain parts of buildings – e.g. foyers, storerooms corridors - don’t need to be kept as warm as others. The trick is to keep the warm air where it is needed, and prevent it escaping into areas where it isn’t. Modern heating systems can heat various parts of a building differently, and shutting doors will also help.