Have you heard about the UK governments new fuel green deal policy? It will allow you to make energy efficient improvements to your home with no upfront payments. What does this mean? You can install a cheaper more fuel efficient heating system. You can get your home properly draft proofed. Choose any measure that will reduce your energy consumption by improving your home, and the Government will pay the up front fee. You will have to pay them back, but in instalments at a later date.