Did you know around 22% of the UK’s carbon emissions come from our homes? That's our heating, lighting and appliances.

This week, Citizens Advice and Energy Saving Trust have teamed up to bring us Energy Saving Week (20-26 Jan). 

In case you missed it, we've been sharing tips, ideas and facts on our social media so you can learn more about the hugely positive impact of energy efficiency. We've summarised them below so you can have them all in one place.

We hope these simple, easy measures help you feel inspired to reduce your emissions and save money and energy in the process!

From those wanting to save a bit of money on their bills and reduce their carbon footprint, all the way to those at risk of fuel poverty – struggling to heat their homes and pay their bills – we've seen time and time again the sheer power of advice.

Because, the reality is, knowledge is power. Access to the right support can change lives.

Without it, many can become trapped – in arrears, in draughty, mouldy, unsuitable homes, sometimes both. Situations which, in turn, can have long-lasting negative effects on mental and physical wellbeing.

​That's why we wanted to shine a particular spotlight on the incredible work our energy advisor Sobia has done over the phone this year, particularly one customer (let's call her Ms T) who has saved a combined £20,000+ on her bills in this first year alone.

If you've been following us for a while, you'll know that CREW Energy started out in a pub in Wandsworth in 2014. Just a bunch of south west Londoners with a pint and a dream!

Back then, we were a fully volunteer-led community benefit society called Community Renewable Energy Wandsworth. Ten years later, while much of our team is paid for their energy advice, consultancy, project management and more, we're still very much powered by a team of seven volunteer directors: Amy, Armelle, Leonie, Sobia, Steve, Toby and Yunus!

This International Volunteer Day, we caught up with Yunus to hear how he got into volunteering with CREW and the value it has brought him over the years.

In winter 2024, energy prices are still 50% higher than pre-crisis levels and people are struggling. The impact of January’s energy price cap means that 6.1 million UK households will be in fuel poverty by early 2025.​

​This Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, we wanted to take a closer look at what fuel poverty action means to us and how we're helping people in south west London stay warm, safe and healthy in their homes.

​Throughout the winter, our SWLEAP team will be distributing warm homes packs in Wandsworth and Richmond, saving the average home around £200 a year on their energy bills. 

The scheme has been funded by Wandsworth and Richmond Councils for the second year running. This year kicked off with launch events held in both boroughs on 30th October and 6th November respectively, where we distributed 198 packs in total to local residents!