Michael Hildrew
Keeping your home cool
You don’t need to invest in an expensive air conditioning unit to keep your home cool, in this guide we’ll discuss some of the practical, affordable steps you can take to keep your home comfortable and keep your energy costs low.
2025 Feedback Survey Results
Our 2025 feedback survey results highlight the vital role that compassionate, person-centred energy advice plays in our community. Read about some of the things we have learned this year.
Watt does it cost?
With energy prices at a record high, understanding how your appliances use energy is a great place to start when looking at saving energy around the home. We’ve calculated some estimated costs of running the most common household appliances.
Compensation for smart meter problems
Ofgem have announced automatic compensation when you have issues with your smart meter.
The Radio Teleswitch Switch-off
Find out more about the Radio Teleswitch Service which is being phased out from June 30th.
Grants and Funding for energy efficiency and renewables
In this guide we’ll summarise some of the current grants and funding you may be able to use to install measures to retrofit your home.
Switching energy suppliers
Thinking about switching? There are a few things you need to know, and some stuff you need to look out for, to make sure you get the deal that is right for you.
Fairer Warmth
Looking to access energy advice from the convenience of your phone or tablet? The Fairer Warmth Hub can help!
Festive opening hours and where to go for support
Our Christmas opening hours and details of where to go for support while we’re closed.
January 2026 Energy Price Cap
Ofgem have announced an increase in the energy price cap for January 2026.
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2025
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is 26th November 2025. Find out more about what Cosy Kingdom are doing to support those facing Fuel Poverty in Fife and how you can get involved.
What happens if your energy supplier goes bust
If you’ve heard that your energy supplier has ceased trading it’s normal to be worried or concerned. In this guide we’ll talk you through what this means for you and what steps you need to take in the short term.
Condensation and Dampness
Condensation and dampness can pose a health risk to those living in your home; it also has an impact on the energy efficiency of your property.
October 2025 Energy Price Cap
Ofgem has announced a 2% increase in the energy price cap for the period of 1st October 2025 to 31th December 2025. This means the typical annual household bill will be around £1,755 a year, a rise of £35 from the April-June figure of £1,720 a year. Compared to the […]
Smart Export Guarantee
The Smart Export Guarantee can pay you for renewable energy you export to the grid.
Utilita Energy – Warm Home Discount
Utilita Energy will open applications for the Warm Home Discount for 1 week only between the 3rd and 10th September 2025.
The Warm Home Discount
The Warm Home Discount is a rebate of £150 you may be eligible to claim from your energy supplier. It’s a UK Government scheme obligating energy suppliers to provide assistance to customers who may need extra support to heat their homes during the cold winter months.
Events, talks & workshops
We offer training, talks and workshops to groups and organisations across Fife whose participants may benefit from our help. With the current Covid-19 restrictions, we can currently run these virtually online or with small groups outside.
Jane’s Story – A Journey to a climate friendly home
This blog was written by Jane, a participant in our climate-friendly homes project. Find out how she got support to make her more more energy efficient.
July 2025 Energy Price Cap
Ofgem has announced a 7% fall in the energy price cap for the period of 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025. Find out what this means for you.
Handyperson Gary retires after nearly 5,000 home visits
Our handyperson Gary Wallace is hanging his final curtain.
Cosy Kingdom’s Social Return on Investment
The Improvement Service has recently published a social return on investment analysis on the benefits provided by Cosy Kingdom.
Service Statement – November 2024
With the arrival of the colder weather, Cosy Kingdom have seen our usual increase in demand for our services. Read our service statement here.
