With world cycle day being yesterday, let’s think about biking to work, school or just the shops to reduce our environmental footprint. Cycling has multiple benefits including: - Reduced air and noise pollution - Lower energy consumption - Reduced congestion - Health benefits

Tip of the week With the sunny weather coming your way, remember to make the most of it and get your clothes on the washing line. With tumblers driers, heating and electrical airers costs, why don’t you make the most out of the free natural energy sources of the wind and sun.

Tip of the week Reflect on how many times the dishwasher is used a week. Once a day? Three times a week? Rarely? - Dishwasher can be very water and energy efficient but only when you’re putting on a full load. - Reducing one dishwasher load a week can save you on average £14/year

With Father’s Day around the corner, it’s important to check on fathers and grandfathers around this time. - Are they struggling with their energy bills? - Could they benefit from a home retrofit grant? - Are they vulnerable and eligible for the Priority Services Register (PSR)?

ECO4-Flex scheme Want to start making your home more energy efficient? Need help checking your eligibility and applying for home energy improvements? Contact our community Energy Officer today for direct support.

Tip of the week, LED lights Have you got a few minutes spare to change your old energy wasting bulbs for some more energy efficient LEDs? Why switch to LEDs? - Better lighting - Don’t get too hot. - Bulbs last longer - Cost less to run (can save up to £50 a year)

How are you paying for your Energy bills? Some prefer paying direct debt, allowing you to build credit up over summer and use it in the winter. Others prefer to just pay on receipt of bill. Different payment methods suit different people, its about finding what suits you best.

Tip of the Week, use the right pan. When cooking small meals, use a smaller pan instead of wasting the extra energy needed to heat it up. Whether it is gas or electric, let’s not waste the energy and give the energy companies even more.

COLD AND DAMP HOMES EVENT, TOMORROW 10th July, 10-11:30am at Ascension Close Community Centre in Maltby. Green Doctor in partnership with Rotherham Councils Energy Team to provide support and advice on cold and damp homes. Come along for some free tea and biscuits and a support.

Plastic Free July Want to do more to tackle plastic waste and pollution in your local community? Get involved in cleaning up plastic pollution on a community litter pick with Love Where You Live.

COLD AND DAMP HOMES EVENT, TOMORROW 17th July, 10-11:30am at Springwell Community Gardens, East Dene. Green Doctor in partnership with Rotherham Councils Energy Team to provide support and advice on cold and damp homes. Come along for some free tea and biscuits and a chat.

The new price cap started this month, effecting prices of standing daily charges and tariffs on units for the Yorkshire. Both gas and electric unit charges have decreased in the region. New price cap found here ofgem.gov.uk/energy-advice-…

Tip of the week, Reducing your shower to 4 minutes daily, you can save up to £60 a year in water bills (direct debit). If you’re on a water meter, it’s even more, with saving up to £85 a year. With much as large saving, think of what better uses you could have for that money.

Small steps can make a big difference to reduce single use plastics! It’s Plastic Free July and we’re all thinking about ways in which we can reduce our single use plastic waste. One of the easiest ways to reduce plastic waste is to carry a reusable water bottle or coffee cup.

COLD AND DAMP HOMES EVENT, THURSDAY 1ST August, 10-11:30am at Henley Community Centre, Oates Close at Masbrough. Green Doctor in partnership with Rotherham Councils Energy Team to provide support and advice on cold and damp homes. Come along for some free tea and biscuits.

Check out Smart Energy GBs website, they have a calculator to work out the price cap effect on your household bills. It’s a useful resource to help you understand what you are spending your money on. smartenergygb.org/smart-living/s…

Thinking about switching energy supplier? Don’t know where to start? It is always worth looking around for deals but it can often feel overwhelming. You can find more info on the Energy Saving Trusts website. energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/switchi…

COLD AND DAMP HOMES EVENT, TOMORROW 15th August, 10-11:30am at Rawmarsh Community Hub and Library. Green Doctor in partnership with Rotherham Councils Energy Team to provide support and advice on cold and damp homes. Come along for some free tea and biscuits and a chat.

Have a Great Green summer holiday by visiting Clifton Park Museum and taking a walk through Our Habitat Our Home exhibition. Lets learn about Rotherham’s fascinating natural history.

Why don't you pop along to our Cold Homes and Winter Well-Being Event next month? Come for a free hot drink and a chat with a range of services offering support for the winter period.