Energy efficiency - useful contacts
If you want to get more details on energy efficiency, there are a number of organisations that can offer advice and assistance. Some useful contacts are outlined below.
Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre
The Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre provides free, impartial, expert advice on saving energy. By being more energy efficient you can use less energy, saving you money and still keep your home warm, your home will produce less carbon dioxide, helping to slow down climate change.
The Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre can help by providing you with:
- A personalised report (DIY Home Energy Check) on how to save up to £200 in reduced energy costs
- Details of energy grants and discount schemes
- Free presentations to community groups or schools on energy issues and how to keep warm at home.
- Online energy advice
Phone: 0800 512 012 (free)
Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust is an independent, government-funded body which aims to achieve the sustainable and efficient use of domestic energy, and to cut CO2 emissions.
Website: www.est.org.uk/myhome
Phone: 0845 727 7200
Lambeth's Home Improvement Agency will assist private sector owner-occupiers and private sector tenants who are over 60 or who are have disabilities with energy efficiency grants and loans.
Energywatch
Energywatch is the independent gas and electricity watchdog. Energywatch can contact your energy supplier to ensure you are placed on the Priority Services Register. Energywatch also provide free, impartial advice on how to change energy supplier and which supplier to choose
Website: www.energywatch.org.uk
Phone: 08459 06 07 08
EAGA Partnership
EAGA Partnership Ltd administers the Warm Front grant on behalf of the Government.
Website: www.eaga.co.uk
Phone: 0800 316 2808
Creative Environmental Networks (CEN)
Creative Environmental Networks is a not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of services to engage householders, businesses and communities in environmental and social improvement. It runs the Coldbusters scheme in Lambeth.
Website: www.cen.org.uk/e_coldbusters.asp
Phone: 0800 358 6668 (free)
Greater London Energy Efficiency Network (GLEEN)
GLEEN is a not-for-profit company that promotes the benefits of energy efficiency throughout London and the surrounding districts in partnership with local authorities and other agencies.
Website: www.gleen.org.uk
Phone: 0845 450 3375
Email: info@gleen.org.uk
HelpCo
HelpCo is a not-for-profit energy services company which was set up by GLEEN and the Energy Saving Trust. It offers a range of energy and financial services to residents in the UK to help promote affordable warmth and achieve carbon savings.
Website: www.helpco.org.uk
Phone: 0845 450 0393
Email: info@helpco.org.uk for a free information pack.
Solar for London
Solar for London is a major initiative aimed at bringing affordable solar water heating systems into London homes. It is run by Sustainable Energy Action Ltd (a not-for-profit independent company) and RENUE (an environmental charity). It has 31 London Boroughs, including Lambeth, as partners.
Solar for London provides the following services to assist you in planning and installing a solar water heating system in your home:
- Professional, independent advice about solar water heating systems
- Bulk purchase, fixed discount prices on system components have been specially negotiated with leading UK manufacturers
- Solar for London can arrange a no obligation visit by a trained installer to survey your home’s suitability for a solar system and provide a quotation
- Bespoke design service if you have a particular situation that requires a specialist or unique design solution
- An established network of plumbers and heating engineers experienced in installing solar water heating systems. All installers follow a code of practice and quality assurance checks on installations are made regularly
- Advice on applying for the Low Carbon Buildings programme. You can contact the Low Carbon Buildings programme on 0800 915 0990 or you can visit their website at www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Website:www.solarforlondon.org
Phone: 020 7820 3156