What is energy efficiency?
Energy efficiency is about minimising the amount of energy we use in our day to day activities without changing our life style dramatically. There are many ways in which to change energy, which can save us money as well as protect the environment and preserve our natural resources. Many of these measures are low cost/no cost, however some require a financial investment.
Why should we do this?
An energy efficient home not only saves on fuel bills, our homes will be warmer and we will contribute to the protection of the environment.
What should I be doing?
There are many ways in which we can be more energy efficient. Simply being conscious of the amount of energy we are using makes a large difference to our overall consumption. Basic measures such as ensuring all lights are switched off on leaving a room, only boiling the water we need in the kettle and ensuring electrical equipment is not left on standby overnight saves a massive amount of energy over the course of a year, preserving the environment and saving us money. Other measures range from the simple installation of a rainwater butt to specialist technology such as new insulation techniques and heating domestic hot water from sunlight. The more familiar measures are cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, draft exclusion and upgrading and improving your heating system and controls.
Who can help me?
Domestic energy efficiency
Energy efficiency advice is a comprehensive energy efficiency support service available to all residents within the borough. The level of support available to you will depend upon your circumstances.
National utility scheme grants
Installation of insulation measures at pre-arranged discounted price through subsidy from utility companies.
Warm front grants
Access your warm front grant through WHiA (Warrington Home Information and Improvement Agency), telephone number 01925 246812 and track its progress, ask for details at the Eco Hut.
Warrington Borough Council energy efficiency grants
Affordable warmth grants may be available to assist vulnerable households to install energy efficiency measures and / or heating improvements where they are not available via any of the currently supported national schemes.
The nature of the service we provide will unfortunately mean that the Eco Hut will not be manned every day although information is available for you to take away.
Staff at the Eco Hut can provide you with free and independent advice about all your domestic energy efficiency needs and requirements.
Contact
For more information:
Private Sector Housing, Environment & Regeneration, PO Box 875, Warrington WA1 1WP
01925 248487 / 248483
privatesector@warrington.gov.uk