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Free energy-saving upgrades available through government home-efficiency scheme

If your home is heated by oil, coal, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or electricity, you may be eligible for a Home Upgrade Grant.

Save on your heating bills

With households facing increasing heating bills, you can find ways to save energy while still keeping warm and healthy.

Cost of living crisis hits councils including Chelmsford

The Council is warning that like most other councils, it is facing the same the cost of living crisis as residents and businesses.

Ways you can reduce the cost of your energy bills

There are small ways to make changes in your household to use less energy to help the environment and reduce your bills.

Council tax rebate to support residents

To cope with rising energy costs, the government has announced that some households will receive a £150 rebate.