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Fantastic Energy Advice Offered at Hardwick Hall

Fri, 2 November 2012
The Fantastic Home visited the Festival of the Outdoors at Hardwick Hall, nr Bolsover on 28th October.
 
With energy prices going up, we had lots of interest in saving money on bills. We were able to assist people with switching enquiries as well as the usual interest in insulation and fitting new boilers. There was also interest from a lot of people in renewable technologies, both solar PV and solar thermal. We advised a few householders on fitting PV in a conservation area.
 
There were quite a few people with solid walls that needed insulation and we were able to advise them of the new ‘Green Deal’ that is being launched in January which should be able to assist them to fund the work that needs doing on their homes.
 
Representatives from Hardwick Hall also visited and we were able to give them a quick visual audit of the house and outline some areas that they should begin to look at to reduce their energy usage.
 

Derby City Business Energy Efficiency Grants and Advice

Mon, 15 October 2012
Businesses in Derby have the opportunity to access free advice and grants of up to £5,000 through Bespoke a new project that has been launched by Derby City Council. Bespoke aims to promote practical energy efficiency and help businesses in Derby to make improvements to their premises and processes that will save money and reduce carbon emissions.
 
For further information including guidance and application forms visit:  www.derby.gov.uk/bespoke E: bespoke@derby.gov.uk or contact the Climate Change Team on 01332 287251.
 
Bespoke is part funded by the European regional Development Fund and eligibility criteria apply.

Up to £5K Available For Groups Tackling Climate Change and Fuel Poverty

Wed, 19 September 2012

If you are in any way involved in the fight against fuel poverty and climate change you could be a 2012-13 Community Footprint Award winner. Nine organisations across England will receive an award of £2,000 to help deliver a new initiative or add value to an existing project and additional funding to hold a community engagement event to showcase their project. Following the events the 9 winners will be judged for the national award providing an additional £3,000 prize.

 

National Energy Action (NEA) is delighted to welcome applications from any not-for-profit agency or organisation before 27 September 2012. All entries and ideas are welcome, the more creative the solution and project the better. Previous applicants are also welcome to apply.

 

The judging panel will include senior representatives from NEA, DECC and British Gas. For full details and how to apply visit: http://www.nea.org.uk/campaigns-events/community-footprint or contact nina.dunlavy@nea.org.uk or by telephone 0191 2691935.

Time is Running Out For Free Insulation

Mon, 10 September 2012
 Time is running out for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire residents to take advantage of lofty savings on their energy bills. A number of free and heavily subsidised schemes operate in the two counties, however their funding will end at the end of December.
 
At present many schemes will install loft and cavity wall insulation for free. After December 2013 these measures are likely to cost several hundred pounds each. Local Authorities are urging local people to prepare for winter and beat rising energy prices by applying now.  
 
For more information on the scheme operating in your area visit: www.everybodys-talking.org/insulation-offers.

Free Energy Management Services for Small and Medium Enterprises

Mon, 10 September 2012
The Environmental Technology Centre (ETC) at the University of Nottingham can offer SMEs in the East Midlands between two and five days of bespoke consultancy to help them adopt more efficient use of resources, environmentally friendly working practices and the use of cleaner and more sustainable technologies. By considering environmental issues businesses can increase efficiency and profitability, while creating excellent marketing opportunities.
 
Contact: the team: 0115 846 6096 / the-etc@nottingham.ac.uk