As it gets warmer, it's time to think about winter heating
Wednesday, 18th July 2012.
Summer may be about to arrive at last, but a council is trying to get Haverhill residents to think about winter.
All Suffolk residents are being urged to think ahead and get their homes properly insulated well in advance of next winter by taking advantage of a scheme that offers residents free cavity wall or loft insulation.
Under the slogan of ‘Ensure your home is as warm as toast next winter’, Suffolk County Council and the district/borough councils of Suffolk, are working in partnership with accredited local companies to provide free insulation to all residents in Suffolk.
Although subject to survey, access and existing levels of insulation, this insulation offer is not dependant on income levels or age, but it is time limited.
All applications must be received by September 30. To apply, simply phone 0845 603 7686 (local rate) or go to www.greensuffolk.org/toast
One in five Suffolk households is in fuel poverty, yet over a quarter of homes in Suffolk do not have cavity wall or adequate loft insulation.
The county council says insulating a property is the single most effective way of reducing the impact of rising fuel prices. According to figures from the Energy Saving Trust, cavity wall insulation can typically reduce fuel bills by £135 per year, while loft insulation typically can reduce bills by £1,753.
In order to encourage the public to take up this time limited offer, Suffolk schools, sports clubs, charities and community groups are getting involved in the promotion of the campaign - and by doing so will be financially rewarded.
The Greener Homes community cash-back scheme works by school, clubs and groups registering on-line at www.greensuffolk.org/cashback and then assisting the campaign by displaying posters and distributing leaflets to parents and members.
In return they will receive a cash-back of £15 for every home insulated as part of this scheme, funded by the large energy companies. Just 70 installations will raise over £1,000 for a school or community group.
Suffolk employers can also get involved by nominating a Suffolk school, charity, sports club or community group that has registered with the cash-back scheme and publicising the free insulation offer in their workplace.
Cllr Lisa Chambers, the council's cabinet member for environment and property management said: “Summer may have only just arrived, but we would like to urge Suffolk residents to think ahead and get their homes properly insulated well in advance of next winter.
“It is so important to register in time, and to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. This is also a great way to save money and play your part in Suffolk’s ambition to be the Greenest County.”
For more information on the scheme visit; www.greensuffolk.org/toast or phone 0845 603 7686 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm).
All Suffolk residents are being urged to think ahead and get their homes properly insulated well in advance of next winter by taking advantage of a scheme that offers residents free cavity wall or loft insulation.
Under the slogan of ‘Ensure your home is as warm as toast next winter’, Suffolk County Council and the district/borough councils of Suffolk, are working in partnership with accredited local companies to provide free insulation to all residents in Suffolk.
Although subject to survey, access and existing levels of insulation, this insulation offer is not dependant on income levels or age, but it is time limited.
All applications must be received by September 30. To apply, simply phone 0845 603 7686 (local rate) or go to www.greensuffolk.org/toast
One in five Suffolk households is in fuel poverty, yet over a quarter of homes in Suffolk do not have cavity wall or adequate loft insulation.
The county council says insulating a property is the single most effective way of reducing the impact of rising fuel prices. According to figures from the Energy Saving Trust, cavity wall insulation can typically reduce fuel bills by £135 per year, while loft insulation typically can reduce bills by £1,753.
In order to encourage the public to take up this time limited offer, Suffolk schools, sports clubs, charities and community groups are getting involved in the promotion of the campaign - and by doing so will be financially rewarded.
The Greener Homes community cash-back scheme works by school, clubs and groups registering on-line at www.greensuffolk.org/cashback and then assisting the campaign by displaying posters and distributing leaflets to parents and members.
In return they will receive a cash-back of £15 for every home insulated as part of this scheme, funded by the large energy companies. Just 70 installations will raise over £1,000 for a school or community group.
Suffolk employers can also get involved by nominating a Suffolk school, charity, sports club or community group that has registered with the cash-back scheme and publicising the free insulation offer in their workplace.
Cllr Lisa Chambers, the council's cabinet member for environment and property management said: “Summer may have only just arrived, but we would like to urge Suffolk residents to think ahead and get their homes properly insulated well in advance of next winter.
“It is so important to register in time, and to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. This is also a great way to save money and play your part in Suffolk’s ambition to be the Greenest County.”
For more information on the scheme visit; www.greensuffolk.org/toast or phone 0845 603 7686 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm).
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