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19 October 2011 02:08
House and home
Save cash on energy bills in South Holland
A major drive to help people save money on their fuel bills is being spearheaded in South Holland.
South Holland District Council is offering an energy assessment service which will help you work out how you can cut your costs.
Savings made by introducing measures around your home to lower your fuel bills will soon outweigh the cost of the assessment.
More than a third of your home’s heat is lost through the walls and more than 20 per cent is lost through its roof while there are many other ways to reduce energy consumption.
Fuel costs are expected to increase dramatically in the lead up to 2020 with many households already struggling to keep pace with the rise in prices.
Councillor Roger Gambba-Jones, SHDC Portfolio Holder for Carbon Management, said: “I would certainly urge residents to take advantage of this service before this year's cold weather arrives, especially as it is again forecast to bring us below average winter temperatures. Not only could residents benefit directly by saving money on their energy bills, they would also be making a valuable contribution towards the reduction of our district's carbon footprint.”
If you are spending more than 10 per cent of your income on gas, electricity or oil there are various schemes available to help you cut the costs.
Under the HELP (Home Energy Lincs Partnership) scheme, cavity wall and loft insulation are free for people on benefits or those over the age of 70.
HELP is a partnership between all district councils in Lincolnshire, including South Holland. There are also many other schemes available to assist you which the energy technician will be able to advise on.
A partner organisation, Street Energy, will be calling at residents’ homes offering to install cavity wall and loft insulation, under the HELP scheme.
The council’s NI187 Technician will be supplying a questionnaire to residents to determine whether they could benefit from an energy assessment. Questions will focus on boilers, solar panels, double glazing, heating systems, thermostats and low energy light bulbs.
All customers are urged to complete the questionnaire and those who are ‘able to pay’ will receive their assessment at a below-market cost. Paper versions have already been sent out but can be obtained from the Energy Efficiency page on the South Holland website.
http://www.sholland.gov.uk/environment/plandev/Building+Control/Energy+Efficiency.htm
For more details contact Riga Jansons, NI 187 Technician at South Holland District Council.
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