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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Our latest website, www.yourhottopics.com, launched last week, pinpointing tweets on all the hottest topics in the world of Twitter.  The site covers a range of topics; everything from our chances of a white Christmas, to practical energy saving tips and the latest news on the boiler scrappage scheme are featured, harnessing the views from people across the country. Our latest hot topic focuses o... (read more)

Glow-worm is supporting the Boiler Scrappage scheme, a fantastic initiative launched by Mick Williams, designed to campaign for the Government to take action and help householders replace costly, inefficient boilers. Read our interview here with Mick Williams What is the scheme all about? Why was it launched? It was the car scrappage scheme that made me think of the idea in the first place. It ann... (read more)

The biggest hidden cost for parents this winter lies with irresponsible children secretly cranking up the temperature at home. Despite the nation’s best efforts to conserve energy and beat rising fuel bills, it seems that sneaky offspring are cranking up  the thermostat to keep them warm whilst eating ice cream and to help them avoid wearing jumpers at home. That’s the conclusion of the lates... (read more)