TOP TIPS on how to reduce fuel bills, keep warm, and make their homes more energy efficient will be handed out during Energy Savers Week.
During the week-long iniative, which runs from January 20 to 26, Solihull Council is set to offer advice on changes residents can make to manage their energy bills.
There will be information on small activities such as turning down the thermostat or draught proofing, to more expensive measures such as investing in insulation or renewable technologies.
As well as lowering energy bills, saving energy can also help residents take practical steps to reduce their carbon footprint and tackle climate change.
In Solihull, eligible residents can apply for free or discounted home energy efficiency measures such as heat pumps, insulation and solar panels. Schemes include the Home Upgrade Grant (Phase 2) which ends on January 31, ECO Scheme, Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Residents could also receive help towards their energy costs and support with utilities debt through the Household Support Fund. Eligible pensioners can also receive extra support via Age UK including a £200 to £300 fuel payment.
Full details of all schemes – as well as information on how to improve your home’s energy efficiency – are available on Your Future Solihull, the Council’s climate change and sustainability campaign, at www.solihull.gov.uk/your-future-solihull/energy-housing.
Solihull Council’s cabinet member for Climate Change and Planning, Councillor Andy Mackiewicz, said: “Saving energy at home is not only great for your wallet, but it’s also a brilliant way to cut your home’s carbon emissions and take action on climate change given homes are responsible for almost a quarter of all of Solihull’s emissions.
“Looking at how we use energy and the type of energy we use as we move away from reliance on fossil fuels is one way to help, as is making our homes more energy efficient – and that also bring other benefits such as warmer homes in the winter.”
Residents can also get in touch with Act on Energy for free and impartial advice on how to make their home more energy efficient on 0800 988 2881 or [email protected].
There is a range of further advice and help available for residents to keep homes warm, reduce energy usage and save money on the Council’s Here2Help page.
