We do our bit.

Put in a new high efficiency boiler not so long ago, also re-insulated the loft and also the cavity walls, new windows are in the pipeline and also a solar panel on the roof for our hot water.

Have changed all the bulbs that I possibly can for energy efficient ones and we turn off everything at night.

We separate all our rubbish as well only takes a few minutes.

To be fair our council (South Lanarkshire) and the Scottish Energy Trust has been very helpful with info and helped also with applying for grants that the Scottish Executive have made avaliable.

Should also check with your energy supplier as many of these offer discount etc. We're with Scottish Hydro Electric and they offer quite a lot of discounts on things like lightbulbs, insulation etc.

TBH I think some areas of the country are better than others as my aunt who lives down south can hardly get any help or info from her council.

SMG