Making our homes warmer, healthier, and more energy efficient is one of the simplest ways we can reduce our impact on the climate while also saving money on household bills.
That’s why we’re pleased to share a series of short films and pocket guides packed with practical tips for cutting energy use at home. Whether you own your home, rent privately, or live in social housing, these resources are designed to help you make small changes that can lead to meaningful savings.
Real-Life Energy Saving Tips
The film series explores straightforward actions that anyone can take to reduce energy consumption and increase comfort at home. Covering topics such as heating, insulation, hot water, lighting, appliances, ventilation, and everyday energy habits, the films break down complex information into clear, easy-to-follow advice.
Rather than focusing on expensive renovations, many of the suggestions highlight simple changes that people can make immediately, including:
- Reducing wasted heat around the home
- Using heating controls more effectively
- Making appliances run more efficiently
- Cutting unnecessary electricity use
- Improving comfort while keeping energy costs down
- Understanding how small actions add up over time
Each film is short, practical, and designed to help households build confidence in managing their energy use.
Pocket Guides for Everyday Use
Alongside the films, a collection of pocket guides provides quick-reference information that can be downloaded, printed, or shared with friends and neighbours.
The guides offer:
- Step-by-step energy saving advice
- Easy-to-understand explanations
- Seasonal tips for winter and summer
- Information on reducing household bills
- Practical actions that can be taken regardless of budget
These handy resources are ideal for keeping nearby when you need a quick reminder or want to try a new energy-saving measure.
Why Energy Efficiency Matters
Reducing energy use is not only good for the environment. It can also help households:
- Lower energy bills
- Improve comfort and wellbeing
- Reduce damp and condensation issues
- Make homes healthier to live in
- Cut carbon emissions
When many households make small changes, the collective impact can be significant. Communities across Bristol are already taking steps to reduce emissions and build resilience in the face of rising energy costs and the climate crisis.
Taking Climate Action Together
At Eastside Community Trust, we believe that positive change starts locally. By sharing practical knowledge and supporting one another, we can help create neighbourhoods that are healthier, greener, and more resilient for everyone. Our work focuses on helping people connect, thrive, and build stronger communities, and climate action is an important part of that vision.
We encourage residents to explore the film series and pocket guides, try out a few new ideas, and share what works with family, friends, and neighbours.
Every step counts, and together those small steps can make a big difference.
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