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<p>The Simple Energy Advice Service (SEA) was launched in 2018, in response to the
Government-commissioned Each Home Counts Review, as a new digital and phoneline service
to provide homeowners with impartial and tailored advice on how to cut their energy
bills and make their homes greener. It also provides information on any available
local and national financial support.</p><p> </p><p>Softwire were, and remain, contracted
to develop, and construct the website with content provided by BEIS Policy teams.</p><p>
</p><p>In order to feature on the website, businesses and tradespeople must be registered
with TrustMark and appropriately certified to install energy efficiency and low carbon
heat measures. TrustMark is the government-endorsed quality scheme covering work a
consumer chooses to have carried out on their home.</p><p> </p><p>The content of the
site is regularly reviewed and updated by BEIS policy teams and we also gather feedback
from external stakeholders. In addition, local authorities and NGO’s can also submit
information on area specific projects to support consumers in their local area.</p>
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