Old houses are often branded as draughty and energy inefficient. This is not necessarily the case as they were designed to work with their environment. Properly repaired and maintained, they can perform well.
Whether you are a homeowner, tenant or landlord, in this section you can learn about saving and generating energy and the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.
To improve energy performance at home, consider the factors that affect your energy use, your home's energy efficiency, and how they interact.
Whether you own or rent, if you live in an older house and want to cut your energy bills, this page summarises what to do.
An introduction to the renewable energy options available to owners of older buildings.
Find out how Energy Performance Certificates and private rented sector regulations apply to listed buildings and buildings in conservation areas.
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