Cut your bills and save energy

MADAM - You may have seen the recent articles about climate change and the affordable warmth project helping people to save fuel and cut their fuel bills, and about winter fuel payment for those over sixty.

MADAM - You may have seen the recent articles about climate change and the affordable warmth project helping people to save fuel and cut their fuel bills, and about winter fuel payment for those over sixty.

There is now information about thermal wallpaper and thermal paint as well. This is particularly useful if your home does not have cavity walls, which is often the case in older properties.

Many people may need a new immersion heater or new central heating, and there is a leaflet from which readers can find out about eligibility under the Government Warm Front Scheme. Newer types of installation are more energy-efficient, making a long-term saving. Grants are available for loft and cavity wall insulation, too.

By saving fuel we can reduce our bills and this can be done whilst staying warm.

For useful tips or a helpful chat, call the Affordable Warmth Group on (01395) 513489.

If we all try to become careful in our use of energy, it can send a signal to world governments that we want them to take action on climate change. So cut your bills and help the environment at the same time! Stay warm and well this Christmas.

Miriam Brown

For the Affordable Warmth Group and Sid Valley Energy Action Group

Karenza

6 Lennox Avenue

Sidmouth