I’m looking for ways to cut my gas and electricity bills before the winter sets in, and I’ve heard there are government grants available to make your home


more energy efficient. Do you have any details?


For more advice on getting the best energy deal, or help if you’re struggling to pay gas and electricity bills, or for contact details of your nearest CAB, go to the Citizens Advice website www.adviceguide.org.uk


West Devon Citizens Advice Bureau


At the moment, half of the UK’s carbon emissions come from the energy used to generate heat. As a result, a switch to low carbon heating is vital to meet the UK’s carbon targets. A new Government scheme, which runs until 31st March 2012, has been set up to help people install green energy heating systems. The scheme is particularly for those households who don’t have mains gas heating. You can get grants for the following amounts, for the following products:


a ground source or water source heat pump - £1,250 (for homes without mains gas heating)


a biomass boiler - £950 (for homes without mains gas heating)


an air source heat pump - £850 (for homes without mains gas heating)


solar thermal hot water panels - £300 (available to all households).


The scheme for householders is mainly aimed at the 5.5 million households in Great Britain not heated by mains gas. Rather than mains gas, these households have to rely on expensive and higher carbon forms of heating such as heating oil and electric fires to keep warm. To qualify, householders will need to ensure they have basic energy efficiency measures in place before they apply.


Up to 25,000 new installations will be supported over the next year. The grants will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, and providers of social housing can also apply. For more information, including how to register early, visit: www.directgov.uk or call the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012.


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Drop in or ring 08444 111 444 during these hours. Website:


www.westdevoncab.org.uk


West Devon CAB also offers “Drop In” Outreach advice sessions at Bere Alston Surgery and The Community Centre, Princetown, every 3rd Wednesday of the month. For further information, or to make an appointment, ring 01837 52105.


TAVISTOCK: Kingdon House, North Street, Tavistock PL19 0AN


Open Monday, Wednesday 10-1pm & Friday 10.00am – 12.00pm


OKEHAMPTON


The Ockment Centre, North Street, Okehampton EX20 1AR


Open Tuesday, Wednesday 10-1 pm & Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm.


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