Posted: 16th February 2010
Topics: Boiler Scrappage Scheme | Glow-worm
54,758 vouchers have been snapped up under the Government’s Boiler Scrappage scheme leaving around 70,000 vouchers worth a total of £28 million still up for grabs.
But so far only 6% of the vouchers issued have been snapped up by people living in the North East. Boiler manufacturer Glow-worm is urging more people to apply to be in with a chance of receiving a £400 discount voucher off the pr... (read more)
Posted: 12th February 2010
Topics: Glow-worm
And finally, a little closer to home, what do you think about the Glow-worm website and blog? Are there any questions you want or need answering online, needs which you feel aren’t currently met.
Please do let us know and we’ll endeavour to investigate the issues where we can!
Thanks for participating in our poll this week – you can of course get in touch with us at any point to feedba... (read more)
Posted: 11th February 2010
Topics: Glow-worm
January might be over but most of us are still feeling the effects of a tightened belt after Christmas and New Year celebrations.
It’s day four of the blog poll and we want to discuss energy efficiency and how this affects your personal budget.
Are there any monetary incentives (excluding a free boiler!) which may help to improve the efficiency of your home, within budget. Perhaps a free energ... (read more)
Posted: 10th February 2010
Topics: Glow-worm
Day three of the poll and the functions of your boiler central heating system.
Do you think the controls on your boiler are easy to use? Spring will soon be sprung, but do you know how to change the programmable settings to adapt to the changing climate.
We want to hear your thoughts on the function of your boiler – maybe you feel that the dials would be easier to use if the clock was digital,... (read more)
Posted: 9th February 2010
Topics: Glow-worm
Its day two of the Glow-worm poll and our next topic is renewable energy. Last week Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced plans to reward eco friendly householders who produce green energy via their solar panels.
Under the plans, homeowners could earn £900 a year when they first put in the technology, along with saving £140 a year on their bills, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (D... (read more)
Posted: 8th February 2010
Topics: Boiler Scrappage Scheme
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)
Posted: 1st February 2010
Topics: Glow-worm
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)
Posted: 27th January 2010
Topics: Boiler Scrappage Scheme | Glow-worm
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)
Posted: 25th January 2010
Topics: Boiler Scrappage Scheme
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)
Posted: 12th January 2010
Topics: Glow-worm
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)
