This document summarizes an annual conference by AGE UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin on the energy trilemma of cost, carbon, and security. It discusses how older people can insulate themselves from rising energy costs. The presentation discusses the high costs of energy for households in the region and the relationship between fuel poverty and rural living. It provides statistics on the number of households in fuel poverty and the annual costs of cold-related ill health to the NHS. Solutions discussed include maximizing income, minimizing costs, home insulation, and accessing support programs.