Saving energy saves you money and
it also benefits all of us by
cutting down on the carbon emissions
and pollution caused whenever we use energy derived from
fossil fuels.
Suffolk Coastal is committed to improving energy efficiency in
homes so we work in partnership to provide a number of energy
efficiency initiatives:
Suffolk Energy Action Link
(SEAL)
All seven local authorities in Suffolk work together under the
Suffolk Energy Action Link (SEAL) banner to promote domestic energy
efficiency and to run schemes for domestic solar water
heating, cavity wall and loft insulation.
Free cavity wall and loft
insulation
If you or a member of your household receives state benefits
or is 70 years old or over then you may be entitled to
free cavity wall and/or loft insulation.
Energy saving light bulb
library
Our energy saving light bulb library is available if people in your
community want to try out the different types of bulb available at
home.
Warmer homes - better
health
Working with health authorities, social services and the voluntary
sector, this scheme aims to help those who cannot afford to
heat their homes properly. This section also gives details of
the various grants and schemes available for insulation and
heating improvements.
Warm Front grants (new
window)
Grants for energy efficiency and heating measures
are available if you are in receipt of means tested or
disability benefits and you are elderly or have children
under the age of 16. For more information call 0800 316
2805 (calls are free).
Minor works grant for insulation
work
Grants for insulation work are available to
owner-occupiers of properties in Council Tax bands A, B or C,
who are over 65 or in receipt of Council Tax Benefit. Landlords can
also apply.
Energy Saving Trust (new
window)
The government-funded organisation set up to promote and encourage
energy saving and provide free energy saving advice. You can also
use their website to
search for energy saving grants and offers (new
window). Information and advice about energy
saving is also available on 0800 512
012 (calls are free).
Energy-wise
Find out about the school based project for a variety of ages
raising awareness of energy types, uses and consequences of their
use.