Michael Hildrew
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.
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.
Supporting older people with winter fuel payment changes
Cosy Kingdom is encouraging older people living in Fife who are worried about changes to winter fuel payments to get in touch for free and impartial energy advice.
Utilita Energy – Warm Home Discount
Utilita Energy will open applications for the Warm Home Discount for 1 week only between the 11th and 18th September.
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.
Creating a climate-friendly home
Cosy Kingdom and Home Energy Scotland are hosting a free information evening in Kirkcaldy as part of the Fife Climate Festival!
Introduction to Retrofit
Find out more about the process of Retrofitting our homes to make them more energy efficient.
Working together to support vulnerable households in Fife
Nearly 1,000 vulnerable people in Fife will receive in-depth support to cope with rising energy bills thanks to our extended partnership with SGN for Greener Kirkcaldy’s Safe and Warm Fife project.
July 2024 Energy Price Cap Announcement
From 1st July Ofgem has announced a fall in the energy price cap. You can read details about this here.
Easter 2024 – Cafe Inc drop-ins
Our energy advisors are dropping into several Cafe Inc lunch clubs over the Easter holidays.
April 2024 Energy Price Cap Announcement
From 1st April 2024 until 30th June 2024 Ofgem has announced a fall in the energy price cap. You can read details about this here.
Job Opportunity: Energy Advisor
We have an exciting opportunity to join the StAndEN as an energy advisor.
Introduction to heat pumps
In this guide we give an overview of what a heat pump is and a look at the different types of heat pumps you can get.
Using your heating controls (heat pumps)
Heat pumps work differently from other heating systems, using your heating controls correctly is important to ensure it runs efficiently and affordably. Find out how in this guide.
Heat Pump Myth Buster
Heat pumps are being talked about more and more as an alternative to traditional heating systems. You may be considering a heat pump but have been put off by some common myths
In this guide, we aim to tackle some of the most common misconceptions we hear about the technology.
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.
Saving Energy While Cooking
In the guide, we share some of our top tips on how you can cut down your energy consumption while cooking at home.
Fuel Poverty Awareness Day 2023
Find out more about Fuel Poverty Awareness Day and the work Cosy Kingdom does to support people in Fife.
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.
Energy Efficiency Quick-start Essentials for Front Line Staff & Volunteers
Are you a frontline worker or volunteer interested in supporting people in your community living at risk of Fuel Poverty? Find out more about our Energy Efficiency Quick-start essentials training
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer. This is because you cannot see it, hear it, smell it or taste it. Find out the risks of Co in our energy advice guide.