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Energy efficiency

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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 with a range of organisations on energy efficiency initiatives.

Eastern Carbon Reduction Initiative logoThe Eastern Carbon Reduction Initiative has been developed to give homeowners and tenants alike affordable loft and cavity wall insulation installed by approved contractors using the grant aid available in the energy market place. Having insulation installed may be free if you qualify as a priority group customer or cost as little as £149 otherwise.

Why not spend a few minutes completing a home energy check on the Energy Saving Trust’s website (new window) and you'll receive an impartial personalised report showing you how much energy and money you can save in your home.

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Suffolk Coastal loft clearance project
Scheme to help older or more vunerable residents clear their lofts so that insulation can be installed.

Greener Homes interest free loans
Interest free loans are available from Ipswich & Suffolk Credit Union for energy saving goods and for renewable energy installations.

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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 and 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.

Warm Front Grants
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) or visit the Warm Front website (new window).

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
Use this website to search for energy saving grants and offers (new window) and get a free home energy check (new window). Information and advice about energy saving is also available on 0800 512 012 (calls are free).

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.

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.

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