Have any questions about energy efficiency? I’m an energy expert at Citizens Advice, ask me anything!

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskUK/comments/1i6f55a/have_any_questions_about_energy_efficiency_im_an/

created by CitizensAdvice on 21/01/2025 at 09:48 UTC*

24 upvotes, 5 top-level comments (showing 5)

• *Our AMA has ended now. Thanks for all your questions! If you have any more questions about energy, or are struggling with energy bills you can find lots of advice on our website here** **https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/[1]**[2]**. Thanks!**

1: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/

2: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/

Hi Reddit! I’m the Energy Efficiency Expert at Citizens Advice, taking over their Reddit today to answer any questions you might have around saving energy at home. Citizens Advice is a charity that’s been around since 1939, giving practical advice you can really trust when you really need it.

This week is Energy Savers Week[3], and we’re sharing advice to help you stay warm and spend less with our winter heating checklist. You might have questions around:

3: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/information/check-what-help-is-available/

• Getting your broken boiler repaired or replaced[4]
• Using your central heating controls[5]
• Using storage heaters and immersion heaters[6]
• Saving money using your electrical appliances[7]
• Buying a more efficient appliance[8]

These pages are great as a starting point, but if you have any questions let us know and we’ll get back to you. I might also share some **personal views** but remember, these are mine and not Citizens Advice!

4: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/save-energy-at-home/getting-your-broken-boiler-repaired-or-replaced/

5: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/save-energy-at-home/heat-your-home-efficiently/

6: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/save-energy-at-home/using-storage-heaters-efficiently/

7: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/save-energy-at-home/save-money-using-your-electrical-appliances/

8: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/save-energy-at-home/buying-a-more-energy-efficient-appliance/

We’ll be answering your questions **today (Tuesday 21 January) between 3-4pm.** The more specific your questions, the better we can answer!

Proof it’s us: https://x.com/CitizensAdvice/status/1881640412168769771[9][10]

9: https://x.com/CitizensAdvice/status/1881640412168769771

10: https://x.com/CitizensAdvice/status/1881640412168769771

[Please remember, our advice will only be based on what you’ve told us - we won’t be able to tell you exactly what you are entitled to. Our advice is also only applicable in England and Wales.]

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Comment by Leonichol at 21/01/2025 at 10:51 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

1. Is it better to have beefier radiators (more panels) so one can run at lower water flow temps more consistently? Or is better to burst every 15-30mins?

2. Will the government ever force mortgage assessors to allow foam spray insulation that's installed well?

3. How do you calculate the ROI on a Heat Pump especially with load shift tariffs like Cosy and Agile?

4. I see homes, especially in Ireland, going all in on IR panels. Surely they just make cold surfaces and lead to mold?

Comment by Complex-Setting-7511 at 21/01/2025 at 14:14 UTC

2 upvotes, 2 direct replies

If renewables are cheap and fossil fuels are expensive, can you explain why the countries who are still "all-in" on fossil fuels have the cheapest energy, and why do countries that have invested the most in renewables have the most expensive energy?

Comment by GoldenMeadowx at 21/01/2025 at 19:38 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

what's the most energy-efficient way to ignore my houseplants when they start judging me for not watering them? asking for a friend... and my dying fern.

Comment by vikingraider47 at 25/01/2025 at 18:36 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

If energy is a supply and demand market, how come if I'm buying, the supplier decides the price and if I'm selling they decide the price too?