How to Keep Cool this Summer, and During Heatwaves
Welcome to our monthly update on support and tips to make homes healthier and lower energy bills where possible.
Selce’s energy advice service is also available year-round, not just in winter – details of how to get in touch are all here.
Keeping Cool This Summer - and in the Upcoming Heatwave
While it’s crucial to keep warm during the winter, it is just as important to keep cool in the summer.
We’re moving into a potentially hot and dry summer, plus a potential heatwave in the next few days. And there are lots of things that you can do to keep cool:
Avoid being in the sun between 11-3, when it is strongest.
Keep to the shade, wear a hat, and put on sunscreen when going outside.
Stay hydrated. Always keep plenty of cool water to hand.
Keep windows and curtains closed during the hottest parts of the day and open at cooler times. This is particularly true for south facing walls, where the sun is the strongest during the day, otherwise more heat will be let in.
Read in full our 9 tips for staying cooler in the heat.
Other Updates and Energy News
Update on the Price Cap
Just a reminder for everyone that the forecast for the next energy price cap shows an increase by approximately 12%.
The energy price cap is the maximum price you can pay for energy on a standard variable tariff.
The actual announcement for the 1st July to 30th September price cap will be on the 27th May 2026.
Therefore, for our next bulletin, we will focus on ways you can save your money, through using off peak energy and ensuring you are being billed correctly.
