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 297642 or e-mail linda.palmer@northlincs.gov.uk.

The council also has links with the Lincolnshire Energy Advice Centre (EEAC) to help pinpoint the areas in the home where energy and money are being wasted. The EEAC provides a free home energy check. It is a self-completion questionnaire from which the EEAC supplies the householder with a free, personalised and impartial home energy report on the most cost-effective ways to save energy in the home.

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.
• Energywatch
  - providing independent free help and advice.
• Energy Saving Secrets
  - tips on saving money and the environment.

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