Households in Mendip have the opportunity for a free energy audit through this new initiative, which offers ingenious energy saving advice, and help with getting insulation installed. Since May 2008, 22 trained volunteers have been visiting homes in the district, providing information on insulation grants, alternative fuel suppliers, central heating systems and solar heating. They can also arrange for the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation if needed (households on low incomes, or with someone over 70, can often have the insulation installed for free). In addition, the volunteers can help with getting a lower energy tariff for those in fuel poverty (where householders are spending more than 10% of their income on heating).

If you live in Mendip and would like to have a free energy audit carried out on your home (this takes around one hour), check your eligibility by contacting John Tolson. We would also like to hear from anyone interested in training as an energy advisor as we hope to be recruiting again soon.

Call John Tolson on 08450 177016 or email john.tolson@mendipenvironment.org.uk

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