Home energy conservation

More than 30 per cent of the UK's emission of carbon dioxide comes from the energy we use for heating, lighting and appliances. Carbon dioxide causes global warming.

However, this energy is not being used efficiently, and is being wasted. It has been estimated that households in the UK waste an average of £250 a year on energy. In doing so this also emits two tonnes of carbon dioxide.

The council has an energy efficiency officer on hand to provide advice on ways to save energy in the home. This includes information on grants and discount schemes available. You can contact the energy efficiency officer on 01724 297587 or e-mail HomeEnergy@northlincs.gov.uk.

The council is working in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust advice centre for North Yorkshire and Humber to offer you free, impartial and expert advice on a wide range of energy efficient measures. The friendly advice team can help you with tips on how to save energy in the home, provide information on effective alternatives such as renewable sources, and offer advice on grants and offers you maybe eligible for to help you install energy efficient measures.Advice is also available for efficient motoring and how to reduce your fuel consumption with some simple smarter driving techniques.

The Energy Saving Trust provides a free home energy check, to receive a free personalised report showing you how much energy and money you can save in your home, visit the Energy Saving Trust website.

For more information call the Energy Saving Trust advice centre free on 0800 512 012, email advice@est-nyh.org.uk, or write to Energy Saving Trust advice centre for North Yorkshire and the Humber, 20 George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6WR.

Useful links to energy efficiency related web sites

• Energy Saving Trust (EST)
  - includes information about products that save energy around the home and renewable energy sources
• uSwitch
  - searches all the suppliers of gas and electricity to find the best deal for consumers
• SEDBUK Boiler Efficiency Database
  - Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK
• Energy Efficiency Recommended
  - a guide to saving energy in the home
• Insulation Installers Directory
  - containing details of companies throughout Britain who are specialists in installing thermal and acoustic insulation for homes and commercial buildings
• Consumer Direct
  - providing practical consumer advice
• Consumer Focus
  -  includes advice and information on energy issues for both domestic and business consumers
• Energy Saving Secrets
  - tips on saving money and the environment.

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