Four Ways to Cut Energy Bills – CDA Newsletter – April 2026
Community Development Action Hertfordshire offers practical help to residents.
Published: 8 April 2026
Note from the CEO
Note from the CEOGlobal uncertainty continues to drive energy costs higher, with households and community spaces
really feeling the strain.
While the causes are international, the impact is local. At CDA Herts, we focus on practical support – helping communities reduce costs, improve efficiency, and build resilience through local proven solutions.
Save £££’s on Heating Oil
Join the CDA Herts Community Oil Buying scheme and benefit from lower prices by buying together.
It’s simple, proven, and can save you far more than the annual membership cost.
Call 01993 225011 to join and quote CDA Herts, or find out more here:
Watch the video above
🔋 Book your Village Hall Energy Survey🔋
Only £199+VAT (normally £249)
Members: £150
Get a clear, practical report to help reduce energy costs and plan next steps.
❗ Changes to Electricity Bills ❗
This April, Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges set to rise by around 60%, many organisations are understandably concerned about what this means for their electricity costs as this typically accounts for 5–10% of a customer’s electricity bill.
In light of these increases, we’ve created a useful video explaining how these changes are broken down and how they will affect your bills.
Watch Ben Mason – Commercial Manager explain TNUoS Changes
If you would like support with your utility bills, reach out today!
Village Halls – Conference 2026 Round Up
Tim Hayward-Smith
After decades of support and a number of attempted retirements, we are now bidding a Happy Retirement to The Village Halls Advisor of Hertfordshire- Tim.
Most of you will remember Tim for his extraordinary wealth of knowledge for all things Village Halls, so he will be sorely missed.
We are sure all of you will join the team here at CDA in wishing Tim a wonderful, happy and restful retirement with his family.
Sponsored by:-
LemonBooking webinar/demo
Apr 7, 2026 6:00 PM (UK)
CDA Herts members are invited to an exclusive live online LemonBooking demo for village halls – covering bookings, invoicing, the built-in website editor, and ticketing for events.
The demo runs for ~40 minutes, then we’ll stay on for a Q&A so you can ask anything specific to your venue.
Hedgehogs are waking up now Spring has sprung, and can walk up to 2 miles a night- they must have got the memo that CDA Herts is promoting active and healthy villages!