get gear

When you join Utilita, you start to earn planetpoints. There are many ways to spend your planetpoints, and you can always make cash contributions to top up your planetpoints if you want to get things done sooner. Here are some examples:

Energy Survey of your home

We'll conduct a survey via phone, web or visiting your home, and then show you the best ways to save energy and money -- for free! Now that's service ...

Free

Energy Saving Light Bulb

These bulbs really fit the part nowadays. They last longer, are now the same shape as normal bulbs and of course they save energy.

50 planetpoints

Value Energy Saving Light Bulbs - 4 pack

These 11W bulbs are equivalent to 60W each and come in a pack of four.

100 planetpoints

Candle Shape Energy Saving Light Bulb - 4 pack

Ideal for more formal lamp fittings, try this pack of four candle bulbs. 9W.

180 planetpoints

Mini Energy Saving Light Bulb -- 2 pack

Amazingly, these new bulbs are the same size as normal bulbs, so they fit desk lamps and other lamps where conventional energy savings bulbs are a bit too big. 9W, equivalent to 50W.

120 planetpoints

Donate to Family or Charity

You can give your planetpoints to a friend or family member so they can improve their home and save energy and money too. Or just select from a range of fuel poverty charities you'd like your planetpoints to go towards.

As you like

Support ITDG

ITDG works with poor communities to develop appropriate technologies in food production, agroprocessing, energy, transport, small enterprise development, shelter, small-scale mining and disaster mitigation.

As you like

Loft Insulation

Your loft may well not have enough insulation to do a proper job. Upgrade to the new 25cm thick guidelines. Includes installation.

1800 planetpoints

Control Systems

Better control technology can be installed when you replace your boiler.

2500 planetpoints

Renewable Electricity

Get your electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric.

Please ask for a quote

Cavity Wall Insulation

25% of heat leaks out through your walls. Over 3 million homes in the UK would benefit from cavity wall insulation. Includes installation.

2700 planetpoints

Carbon Offset

Utilita is working with Climate Care to offer its customers the chance to make their energy use climate neutral. For example, you can make your driving climate neutral for a year for about 250 planetpoints -- this will go towards planting trees or other carbon-reducing activities.

80 planetpoints per tonne of CO2

Condensing Boiler

The older your boiler is, the more inefficient it is likely to be. If it is 15 years or older, you should definitely think about changing it. Replacing an old boiler could save you over a third on your fuel bills.

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Radiator Heat Reflectors

Did you know that up to 70% of the heat from your radiators is simply heating the wall behind? These radiators panels are easy to install with double sided tape. They reflect the heat away from the walls and convect it back into your rooms -- your rooms warm up almost twice as fast! This pack of 10 panels will fit behind 4 -5 radiators

320 planetpoints

Solar Heating

Even in winter, these practical systems pre-heat water to a surprising degree, helping reduce bills and use of fossil fuels. The UK Government now offers a £500 grant towards professionally installed solar water heating systems through their Clear Skies programme.

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Ranger Radio

AM/FM radio which you can take anywhere as it is wind-up, solar powered and mains chargeable (the mains charger is included in the price). 30 seconds of winding gives around 35 minutes playtime (volume dependent) and there is around 25 hours of storage time in the rechargeable cell. It is quite compact measuring 10 x 20 x 6cm and weighs a mere 400g.

350 planetpoints

Savaplug

A 13 amp 3 pin plug which, when fitted, gives an effective energy saving on fridge-freezers and freezers by adjusting the electricity supply according to the motor's needs. Particularly effective on larger and older models.

230 planetpoints

Solar Battery Charger

Charging times will vary depending on the strength of sunlight or the depth of discharge of the batteries, but in bright sunlight a full charge is possible within several hours. Just leave it on your window sill charging one set of batteries while the other set is in use.

130 planetpoints

Solar Torch

Versatile, solar-powered or AA battery powered torch, complete with clips to fix to a bicycle and adjustable stand for maximum solar gain. With a blinking red LED array and good main beam it has many uses. It is waterproof, it floats and comes with 2 spare bulbs. The torch can also function as a battery charger - designed with detachable rechargeable battery.

180 planetpoints

Sherpa Flashlight

Very compact, combining two flashlights in one. Maximum dependability with a manual winding facility or mains recharging (charger supplied). When fully charged it gives 5 hours normal beam or 30 minutes high beam. 30 seconds of winding give 5-8 minutes normal beam.

300 planetpoints

Wind up Mobile Phone Charger

You can now charge your phone anywhere. No need for a mains power supply. Simply rotate the handle of this lightweight charger for 3 minutes to get 2 - 8 minutes of talk time or 30-60 minutes of stand-by. Comes with adaptors for most Nokia, Motorola, Siemens, Samsung and Eriksson mobile phones. Can also be used as an emergency light - so really just the thing to have with you at all times!

100 planetpoints