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Welcome to the Glow-worm blog, the place to find news, chit chat and conversation on everything relating to Glow-worm and the world of heating. Take a look around the blog - read our latest posts and feel free to leave a comment. And, if you see something you like, please visit us again soon!

08/02/2010:

WE’RE LISTENING

We’re always keen to hear from our customers and this week we’re asking for even more feedback here on the blog and on twitter (@yourhottopics). We’re going to be posing a question everyday in the hope to gain a better understanding on what you think about a whole range of issues from the affordability of renewable energy products to the scope of the Boiler Scrappage Scheme. We can’t promi... (read more)

01/02/2010:

Save energy pledge winners

Winners of the #saveenergypledge competition will be announced this week. We’ve received loads of creative entries on the blog and on twitter, with pledges to save energy ranging from switching to energy saving light bulbs to turning the TV off standby. It seems many of us also recognise that we need to add an extra layer when it gets cold at home rather than cranking up the heating. The pledges... (read more)

27/01/2010:

Glow-worm awards year’s free warranty with Boiler Scrappage Scheme

To celebrate the launch of the boiler scrappage scheme Glow-worm is offering homeowners an extra year’s warranty with any purchase made in replacement of a G rated boiler, under the scheme. So not only will you get £400 back for the cost of your new energy efficient A rated boiler, you’ll also have that extra peace of mind that if anything does go wrong, help is just a phone call away. To fin... (read more)

25/01/2010:

Warm Front Scheme, Boiler Scrappage Scheme or both?

Over the last few weeks we’ve talked about the boiler scrappage scheme a lot.  We’re big fans. However, it’s worth mentioning that if you don’t qualify for the scheme (i.e. you don’t have a G rated boiler) then there is other help available. We’ve drawn together an overview of the support available and recommended a number of leading organisations who can provide more information and ... (read more)

12/01/2010:

New Year’s Resolution Energy Pledge

Make your New Year’s Resolution a green one this year and join the Glow-worm campaign to save energy! We’re asking for customers to make a SAVE ENERGY PLEDGE on Twitter.  All you have to is send your pledge to @YourHotTopics (via Twitter) and include the #saveenergypledge. Maybe it’s switching to energy saving light bulbs, investing in a composter or getting yourself a new high efficiency b... (read more)

07/01/2010:

Do you qualify for the Boiler Scrappage Scheme?

We’re delighted to report that the boiler scrappage scheme has been given the official go ahead.  Thousands of homeowners are set to benefit from the scheme, obtaining a rebate of £400 for any G rated boiler exchanged for an energy efficient A rated boiler, like the Glow-worm Ultracom. A full list of boilers eligible for the rebate can be found at the Glow-worm website – click here to see if... (read more)

06/01/2010:

Who’s saying what about the Boiler Scrappage Scheme

View the latest conversation on the Boiler Scrappage Scheme at our website www.yourhottopics.com The website uses real time tweets from across the UK to map the latest hot topics, including all the latest conversation on the Boiler Scrappage Scheme. What do you think about the scheme?  Message us here or on Twitter @Yourhottopics. ... (read more)

23/12/2009:

Boiler breakdown this Christmas?

It’s Christmas, its snowy and everyone’s got that festive feeling.  But what do you do if your boiler suddenly stops working? It’s inevitable that you’re boiler will have problems at some point during its lifetime, although the chances of these problems occurring can be significantly reduced with regularly maintenance and servicing.  But what do you do if your boiler breaks down on Chris... (read more)

21/12/2009:

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Everyone at Glow-worm wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’re online over Christmas and will be providing the latest updates via www.needanewboiler.com and our Twitter account @yourhottopics. Best wishes from Glow-worm and the online blog team ... (read more)

15/12/2009:

Our 24 hour energy matters challenge

Tomorrow promises to be our most energy efficient day at the office as everyone at Glow-worm takes up the Energy Matters 24 hour challenge, part of the nationwide ‘Act on CO2 campaign’. Throughout the day all employees at our home in Belper will be encouraged to think about ways in which they can save energy by switching lights off when they leave a meeting room or office area, making sure pri... (read more)