Severn Wye Energy Agency

Severn Wye Energy Agency Severn Wye is a climate-action charity supporting individuals, businesses and communities across Wales and the English border counties.

We're changing the way people use energy – tackling the challenge of fuel poverty to meet the urgent need for warm healthy homes now, and acting on climate change by creating a low-carbon future that’s driven by clean energy. We work through the energy system to secure the basic human needs of warmth, good health, and a safe home now, and promote energy efficiency and low-carbon energy for the future.

🗝️ Not sure where to start with your rental property's EPC rating?Nick was in the same position. He knew the rules were ...
18/06/2026

🗝️ Not sure where to start with your rental property's EPC rating?

Nick was in the same position. He knew the rules were changing — all rented properties will need an EPC C or above — but didn't know where to start, or who to trust.

Here's what we did:
✅ an impartial survey of his property
✅ clear recommendations, from small fixes to bigger investments
✅ flexible solutions that worked for him (Nick started with loft insulation, a straightforward first step)
✅ support for his tenants to access grant funding
No jargon. No pressure. Just honest advice from a team that knows the regulations inside out.

🎥 Hear Nick's story https://youtu.be/y5Zj5kq5R_k?si=owCKLpO19jUvYQaY

🏠 Find out how we can help you
👉 severnwye.org.uk/landlordservices

☀️ Keep cool this summer, without the energy bills to match.As temperatures climb, here are some simple tips to keep you...
18/06/2026

☀️ Keep cool this summer, without the energy bills to match.

As temperatures climb, here are some simple tips to keep your home comfortable:
🧊 Freeze a water bottle and place it in front of a fan for an instant cool breeze
🪟 Open your loft hatch to let hot air escape upwards and out of your living space
🏠 Check your insulation, it works both ways, keeping heat out in summer as well as in during winter
🎮 Switch off unused electronics, they all generate heat, even on standby

Want more tips? Watch our 'Cooling your home' video:
👉 https://youtu.be/JO8rkHZzHOM?si=fA9pfbfEm9AK04aH

Or download our free top tips to cool your home:
👉 severnwye.org.uk/guides

☀️ Keep your home cool this Summer! ❄️

💡 See us at the Lydney Health & Wellbeing event!Are you worried about your energy bills or struggling to keep your home ...
18/06/2026

💡 See us at the Lydney Health & Wellbeing event!

Are you worried about your energy bills or struggling to keep your home warm?
Come and have a free, confidential chat with one of our energy advisers.

We can help you with:
💸 energy debt
🏠 reducing your fuel bills
💡 saving energy at home
🌡️ keeping your home comfortable
💰 grant funding you may be entitled to
🆘 emergency support when you need it most

No appointment needed — just drop in.
📅 Wednesday 24 June
🕛 12:30–3:30pm
📍 Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney GL15 5AT
We'd love to see you there.

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💡 Together, we can Up the EnergyEnergy shouldn't just be something that happens to communities, it should be something c...
17/06/2026

💡 Together, we can Up the Energy

Energy shouldn't just be something that happens to communities, it should be something communities own.

The Up the Energy Crowdfunder is growing a movement for fairer, cleaner community energy across the UK. Your donation helps more communities take control of their energy, build local projects, and play a real part in the transition to net zero.

And right now, thanks to Aviva match funding, every pound you give is worth double. 🙌
Whether you can spare £10, £100, or just a share, it all makes a difference.

👉 Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/up-the-energy-making-community-energy-visible

💙 Sometimes the best thing we can do is just show up and not give up.When Ruth, one of our energy advisers, met a young ...
17/06/2026

💙 Sometimes the best thing we can do is just show up and not give up.

When Ruth, one of our energy advisers, met a young woman who had recently left care and was living alone for the first time, it was clear she was carrying a lot.
She was struggling with her mental health, finding paperwork overwhelming, and had built up nearly £1,000 of energy debt, with no payment plan in place and no bank account to even set one up.

Ruth got to work. She helped her switch to a cheaper tariff, applied to the British Gas Energy Trust to clear the debt, and showed her how to read her meter and manage her account online.
The difference it made went far beyond the bills.

🗨️ "She was very grateful for our support which has positively impacted her health and wellbeing. This has given her the confidence to try and get more issues sorted out so that she can manage her situation going forward."

Today she has an affordable payment plan and, for the first time since moving in, is paying regularly towards her energy use. Making steps to clear the debt gave her the breathing space to start focusing on other parts of her life. 💙

If you or someone you know is struggling with energy debt or bills, please get in touch. Our support is completely free and confidential.

📞 0800 500 3076 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
✉️ [email protected]

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16/06/2026

Don’t miss the Future Sharpness event this Saturday!

16/06/2026

👣 What’s next for Sharpness?

At the recent Sharpness community event, residents spoke about their ideas, concerns and ambitions for Sharpness. Now it’s time to build on those conversations and turn ideas into action.

Join us to:
✅ hear the key findings from the community discussions
✅ explore the priorities identified by local residents
✅ share your views on the next steps for Sharpness
✅ help shape a thriving, connected and climate-ready future

📅Saturday 20 June
🕛2pm - 4pm
📍Sharpness Village Hall, Oldminster Road, Berkeley, GL13 9NA

Whether you attended the first event or are joining for the first time, everyone is welcome.
☕ Come along for a cuppa, meet your neighbours, and be part of shaping the future of Sharpness.

Working together for a thriving, connected and climate-ready community 🌱

16/06/2026

We're going to the Courage & Belonging Picnic this Saturday, and we'd love to see you there! 🤝☀️

Our energy adviser will be on hand throughout the afternoon. If you have any questions about your energy bills, tariffs, or getting support, come and have a free, friendly chat. No appointment, no jargon, just help.

Everyone is welcome. Come along, bring the family, and celebrate what makes our communities great.

📅 Saturday 20 June
🕛 12:00 – 4:00pm
📍 Llanthony Secunda Priory, Priory Place, Gloucester GL2 5FA

🔁 Please share — the more the merrier!

We're recruiting!We're looking for an experienced, confident project manager to support the development of community ren...
16/06/2026

We're recruiting!

We're looking for an experienced, confident project manager to support the development of community renewable energy across Powys. Supporting community groups to realise their visions for community renewable energy.

This role is offered on a remote/home working basis, within easy travel distance of Powys. The role will require occasional travel to the five communities currently being supported by Powys Energy for All (Llanfyllin, Llangattock, Llanidloes, Newtown and Rhayader) including some evening and weekend working.

Interested?
🔗 https://severnwye.org.uk/job-listing/community-renewable-energy-manager-wales/

💙 Energy bills are confusing enough, imagine dealing with them in a language that isn't your own.We recently visited a l...
15/06/2026

💙 Energy bills are confusing enough, imagine dealing with them in a language that isn't your own.

We recently visited a lady who had discovered she may have been switched to a different energy supplier without her knowledge. Already navigating life in a new country with a language barrier, the uncertainty left her feeling completely overwhelmed and unsure who to trust.

During a home visit, we contacted both suppliers on her behalf to find out exactly what had happened, confirmed her original account had closed and arranged a final bill, and helped her switch to a new fixed tariff with lower monthly payments.

We also made sure she left the visit feeling fully informed about:
✅ ways to reduce her energy use at home
✅ the Priority Services Register
✅ fire safety in the home
✅ carbon monoxide awareness

By the end of the visit, she felt reassured, informed, and much more confident, not just about her bills, but about managing her home safely. 💛

If you or someone you know is struggling to understand energy bills, has concerns about their supplier, or just doesn't know where to turn, please get in touch. Our support is completely free.

📞 Free adviceline: 0800 500 3076
✉️ Email: [email protected]

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Address

3rd Floor, Pillar & Lucy, Merchants Road
Gloucester
GL25RG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+44 1452 835060

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