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Climate Change

Climate change is a term used to describe the fluctuations of global temperatures and precipitation over a period of time.
Discover more in our Climate Change Document

 

How to save energy at home

Saving energy at home. Different ways to improve your energy efficiency at home.
How to save energy at home

 

Who do I get my electricty from?

Green Electricity. If you would like to have a more green and efficient energy supply, there are several companies where "green electricity" powered through, for example, wind or solar power, are used.
Here are some of the best companies and their tariffs

 

Green electricity suppliers

Save 20% on your CO2 reductions

Visit the Energy Saving Trust Commit website to make your commitment to reduce your CO2 output by 20%.
Visit the Energy Saving Trust Commit website [external link]

 

Visit the Energy Saving Trust Commit website to make your commitment

Energy Efficiency Grants

HEES in Wales provides grants of up to £1,500 for energy efficiency measures and energy advice for those in receipt of one of a range of benefits who have a child under 16.

HEES Plus offers grants of up to £2,700 for heating and insulation improvements to householders who are 60 or over and to lone parents with a child under the age of 16. In both cases claimants must be in receipt of one of a range of benefits. A lower level of grant can be claimed by householders aged 60 and over who do not receive a qualifying benefit.
Visit HEES in Wales [external link]

 

The ECA Energy scheme

The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is a key part of the Government’s programme to manage climate change. It provides businesses with enhanced tax relief for investments in equipment that meets published energy-saving criteria.

This website covers equipment that qualifies for the allowance and provides background information about the scheme and its benefits, lists the eligible products and gives the performance criteria for each technology. It also explains how to claim ECAs.
Visit ECA Energy Scheme [external link]

 

Carbon Trust

Loans and advice for business.
Carbon Trust [external link]

 

eaga

eaga Provides funding for the Warm Home Scheme for people who own their own or privately rent their homes and are in receipt of Minimum Income Guarantee, Housing Benefit, a Rate Rebate or Income Based Jobseekers Allowance and are aged 60 or over, or have children aged under 16 years.
eaga [external link]

 

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