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Are you using electric heaters to warm your home?

Homes across the Yorkshire region are still without gas central heating to keep their home warm this winter. Many rely on portable electric heaters and storage heaters to keep warm with others choosing to wear extra clothing just to keep the cold at bay.

20-12-2019More

Don’t let it be a damp December

December is the time of year where many of us have the heating on at some point throughout the day. The constant change in temperature indoors can lead to condensation and damp issues.

09-12-2019More

How you can reduce your carbon footprint

According to the Energy Savings Trust, household emissions from heating and hot water must reduce by 95 percent to reach the 2050 Net Zero target.

26-11-2019More

Wakefield family’s life is changed forever

A family in Wakefield have had their lives changed for the better after Better Homes Yorkshire and Wakefield Council installed a fully-funded new gas central heating system in their home.

22-11-2019More

New boiler installed but still on the Economy 7 tariff?

If we’ve recently installed a new gas central heating system into your property and you’re still on the electric tariff, Economy 7 – now might be a good time to change!

14-11-2019More

Wakefield resident keeps warm this winter

A Wakefield resident is now nice and warm this winter after receiving a free central heating system thanks to a partnership between Better Homes Yorkshire and Wakefield Council.

25-10-2019More

Don’t suffer the cold – act now!

As we fast approach the winter months, October is the time where many of us turn the heating on ready for a cosy warm evening at home.

04-10-2019More

Make sure your boiler is winter ready

With winter just around the corner, now is the time to make sure your boiler is winter ready.

26-09-2019More

Better Homes Yorkshire supports Gas Safety Week

In support of Gas Safety Week (16 – 22 September 2019), Better Homes Yorkshire urges all homeowners, landlords and tenants to make sure their boiler is in tip top condition.

19-09-2019More

York wins award for best Council in the Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards

City of York Council has been named ‘Council of the Year’ at this year’s Yorkshire and Humberside Energy Efficiency Awards.

21-08-2019More

How your home can help you survive the warm weather without the need for aircon

We all love a bit of warm weather, especially being abroad where we can return to a lovely cool, air conditioned room.

09-08-2019More

Our installation partner – Scarbrook Heating & Plumbing

At Better Homes Yorkshire, we want your experience of a boiler installation to be as smooth as possible. That’s why we work with one of Yorkshire’s top installation companies.

02-08-2019More

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Time is running out to benefit from funding to make homes warmer and cheaper to heat
 

Time is running out to benefit from funding to make homes warmer and cheaper to heat

As temperatures drop, Calderdale Council is urging residents to take advantage of a funded scheme to make homes warmer, bring down energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.

05-01-2023 READ MORE

See you in the New Year!
 

See you in the New Year!

Our offices will be closed for the holidays from 23rd December until 3rd January.

Season’s greetings to all!

21-12-2022 READ MORE

Be aware of scammers!
 

Be aware of scammers!

Often at this time of year there is an increase in scams and fraudulent activity.

11-11-2022 READ MORE

Success at national awards
 

Success at national awards

Last week we were pleased to attend the National Energy Efficiency Awards in Birmingham where our energy saving projects were highlighted.

Better Homes Yorkshire was proud to be given a special commendation in the National Multi-measure Project of the Year category!

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!

17-10-2022 READ MORE

Better Homes Yorkshire shortlisted for national energy award
 

Better Homes Yorkshire shortlisted for national energy award

We’re proud to announce that Better Homes Yorkshire has been shortlisted in the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2022!

26-08-2022 READ MORE

Calderdale resident receives FREE attic insulation
 

Calderdale resident receives FREE attic insulation

A Calderdale resident is feeling the difference after receiving FREE attic insulation through a scheme that aims to tackle fuel poverty and carbon emissions through insulation funding.

19-08-2022 READ MORE