The Energy Saving Trust Housing programme offers a variety of free technical help, advice and guidance for housing professionals looking for energy efficient ways of incorporating energy efficiency into designing, building and refurbishing homes.

Support from the Energy Saving Trust Housing programme is available through services including online interactive tools (see Helpful Tools list below), downloadable technical guidance and practical case studies, and a free dedicated technical helpline. Some of our publications can be accessed through the Building Centre, but a full library of our publications and other useful information is available from our website (link below).

So whether you are working on an energy efficient new build or refurbishment project, need advice and guidance on going beyond building regulations, or want to ask a technical question, the Energy Saving Trust Housing programme is here to help.

Helpful tools –

• Best Practice House – whether it’s a new build or refurbishment project, this interactive tool will help you identify the measures you can implement


• Enhanced Construction Details – helping developers and builders achieve the energy requirements in the Code for Sustainable Homes


• Hard to treat homes – helps you prioritise the range of refurbishment options available and develop an effective plan


• Whole house boiler sizing wizard – helping you find the most efficient replacement boiler with lower running costs and lower carbon emissions

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