The Gloucestershire Warm and Well scheme would like you to have an energy efficient cuppa on them! They are offering 16 Gazette readers the chance to win an Eco-boil kettle worth £39.99 each and receive a free home energy survey.

"There is nothing like sitting down with a hot cup of tea to warm you up on these winter days" said Sarah Giff, Warm and Well project manager "and the great thing about the Eco-boil kettle is that it helps you to use less energy because it enables you to heat just the amount of water that you need."

The Eco Kettle's internal reservoir holds a full capacity of water ready for use, while the measuring button allows any quantity - from a single cupful to full capacity - to be released, at the simple press of a button, into a separate boiling chamber.

Gloucestershire Warm and Well has been helping people to stay warmer and healthier in their homes since 2001. A team of trained Energy Advisors is on hand to deal with all aspects of the way we use energy in our homes but they specialise in helping people to improve the insulation on their homes by applying for the various insulation grants available. They offer free, impartial advice and can be contacted by calling 0800 512 012.

"We can refer householders to grants and discounts from several different sources, which means that we can offer most people something - regardless of their income or whether they receive benefits" said Sarah Giff. "Whether it's for environmental reasons or because you want to reduce your fuel bill, insulating your home is always a good idea."

Grants are available for: Cavity wall insulation Loft insulation Draught-proofing Heating repairs or replacements Low energy lightbulbs See the Gazette tomorrow for details on how to win a kettle.