There are a lot of grants and accompanying advice available out there – but we just don’t know about them!
Here’s a growing list…
ADVICE
The Bristol-based Centre for Sustainable Energy has pages full of very practical advice:
Energy Advice – Centre for Sustainable Energy
Here are a few of their pages:
- Tips for lower energy bills Follow our easy tips on using energy economically.
- Advice DIY loft insulation Fitting loft insulation yourself can help keep the cost down.
- Advice How much money could you earn through the Demand Flexibility Service? The DFS rewards people for cutting their energy use at peak times. Find out how rewards are calculated and how much you’re likely to earn.
GRANTS
Here’s a list compiled by the District Council’s climate officer for CAPS:
- LEVI – Apply for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Local electric vehicle infrastructure fund – Energy Saving Trust
- Energy Saving Devon – Home – Energy Saving Devon
- Exeter Community Energy – ecoe.org.uk
- Climate Action Programme – Decarbonisation Support for Businesses – East Devon
- Community Action Groups – Home – CAG Devon
- DCT – Welcome | Devon Communities Together
They are all very worth looking at!
In particular…
Here’s a message from CAPS lead Dave Bramley:
“I have personally contacted Energy Saving Devon they appear to offer an excellent resource. The helpline is aimed at people with and without knowledge of the technical issues involved. In contacting their helpline, you are be guided through a roadmap of potential opportunities with your property. If you are of low income, this will help you to understand what grant opportunities are available. Clearly if you are a higher income, then the householder is likely to have to self fund.
“The road map includes a technical assessment of the property and a hierarchy of activity from improving fabric, supply side interventions, e.g. air pump and beyond.”
And more here: Free home energy-saving grants now available! – Sustainable Sidmouth Champion Awards
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