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In case you missed it…. more chances to find out about energy at home

In follow up to our Low Carbon Communities event, Changeworks will be hosting an online information session for anyone who may have missed their series of local community events, This will be held online on 27th March at 6pm
Sign up here – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/changeworks/t-qjgrmmv.

They are also hosting an online quiz where you can learn more about saving energy and be entered to win a £100 voucher. You can also sign up to receive a small pack of energy saving measures if eligible at the end of the quiz.
Quiz open for two weeks: Home Heating competition – Changeworks

 

Presentation Slides from our Low Carbon Event

The slides from the presentation brought to our Garvald and Morham event by Home Energy Scotland are now available to download here –

Garvald & Morham Slides

They outline options for insulation of traditional building, airsource heat pumps and all the grants available to homeowners and landlords. There is also details on plannng permission and how to find an installer.

Yordan has also transcibed your questions and provided answers which you can view – here Q&A

As mentioned, Greener Homes Network has a member in Dunbar who is happy to help people understand air source and the process of his install. Read about him and make contact here

If you have further questions, please look at the Home Energy Scotland website for more information and details of how to contact them. Or contact Yordan and Sam at technicalteam@se.homeenergyscotland.org / 0808 808 2282

Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community

What a great event!  Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you found it useful.

Gratitude also to Changeworks, Home Energy Scotland, the local organisers, the soup and cake makers, and those who went around ensuring leaflets and information was delivered to everyone in the ward.

The slides from the presentation and Q&A are now available. These contain information on insulation, secondary glazing and airsource heat pumps, plus the grants available. These can be requested on the contact form below.
You can also find information at homeenergyscotland.org or call them on 0808 808 2282. They also have a contact form at homeenergyscotland.org/contact

GMCC are delighted to have supported this event and are hoping to contnue working with Changeworks, Home Energy Scotland and other organisations to bring information and opportunities of this type to the ward.

 


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    Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community Event

    Copies of this leaflet will be distributed through doors on Monday and Tuesday next week by volunteers, accompanied by Changeworks. They will be promoting our Meet the Experts event on Saturday 3rd February but also to have chats with you about how to make your home warmer and reduce your energy bills as well as what areas of lower carbon living you’re interested in to help guide our future events.

    You can also download the leaflet here

    Please contact us on the form below if you are happy to help deliver some of these leaflets next week.


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      Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community: Renewables

      GMCC and a group of local volunteers are working with Changeworks and Home Energy Scotland on a project which aims to help residents of rural areas access practical assitance and advice around heating your home. Not only will we be creating a ‘Meet the Experts’ event in Garvald Vllage Hall on Saturday 3rd February, we will also be sharing information on a variety of these topics over the coming month, through this site and the Facebook channels.

      Renewables

      Find out if your home is suitable for a heat pump, solar panels, energy storage or other renewable technologies, by visiting the Energy Saving Trust’s Home Renewables Selector.

      Home Energy Scotland also provide free specialist advice if you are thinking about installing renewables. Why not give them a call on 0808 808 2282 today?

      Advisors will be available at our event in Garvald Village Hall on Saturday 3rd February.

      Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community: Help with energy bills

      GMCC and a group of local volunteers are working with Changeworks and Home Energy Scotland on a project which aims to help residents of rural areas access practical assitance and advice around heating your home. Not only will we be creating a ‘Meet the Experts’ event in Garvald Vllage Hall on Saturday 3rd February, we will also be sharing information on a variety of these topics over the coming month, through this site and the Facebook channels.

      Support available – fuel debt or energy bills

      If you or someone you know is struggling to deal with fuel debt or energy bills, support is available to provide you with free practical advice and information. For further support information, you can contact Citizens Advice Scotland online or call 0800 028 1456, or contact EnergyAdvice.Scot online or call 0808 196 8660 for further support and information. They may even be able to speak with the energy supplier on your behalf.

      Warm Home Discount
      The Warm Home Discount takes £150 off your electricity bill if you are eligible. You can check this by first seeing if your energy supplier is signed up to the scheme and then contacting them about their criteria and how to apply. The scheme for winter 2023-2024 opened in September so act now to avoid missing out.

      Advisers will also be on hand at our event on 3rd February, Garvald Village Hall.

       

       

      Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community: Efficiency Grants

      GMCC and a group of local volunteers are working with Changeworks and Home Energy Scotland on a project which aims to help residents of rural areas access practical assitance and advice around heating your home. Not only will we be creating a ‘Meet the Experts’ event in Garvald Vllage Hall on Saturday 3rd February, we will also be sharing information on a variety of these topics over the coming month, through this site and the Facebook channels.

      Funding for home efficiency improvements
      Home efficiency grants and schemes let you make upgrades to your property, helping to keep it warmer for longer. You can find out more about the latest funding schemes available by calling Home Energy Scotland for free on 0808 808 2282 or by visiting Home Efficiency Grants | Changeworks.

      Advisers will also be on hand at our event on 3rd February, Garvald Village Hall.

      Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community: Heating and Hot Water

      GMCC and a group of local volunteers are working with Changeworks and Home Energy Scotland on a project which aims to help residents of rural areas access practical assitance and advice around heating your home. Not only will we be creating a ‘Meet the Experts’ event in Garvald Vllage Hall on Saturday 3rd February, we will also be sharing information on a variety of these topics over the coming month, through this site and the Facebook channels.

      Heating and hot water

      On average, heating and hot water account for 80% of the energy used in a household. So upgrading your boiler or storage heaters can make a big difference on your energy bills and comfort (especially if they are over 10 years old). You can find out more about the latest funding schemes available by calling Home Energy Scotland for free on 0808 808 2282.

      Funding for heating upgrades

      If you are an owner-occupier, there might be funding available to upgrade or replace your heating system. You can find out more about the latest funding schemes available by calling Home Energy Scotland for free on 0808 808 2282.

      Advisors will be available at our event in Garvald Village Hall on Saturday 3rd February

       

      Low Carbon Rural Communities Partnership

      GMCC and a group of local volunteers have been working with Changeworks and Home Energy Scotland on a project which aims to help residents of rural areas access assitance towards becoming ‘Low Carbon Communities’.

      We are hoping to hold a ‘Meet the Expert’ event early next year which could offer advice on everything from struggling with fuel bills; to making your home warmer and more efficient; to top tips to save energy in the home;  to installing renewable technologies. This advice covers renter, landlords and owner-occupier accomodation plus small businesses.  There is also quite a bit of financial and practical support available for these.

      We will also be sharing information on a variety of these topics over the coming months, through this site and the Facebook channels.

      Please watch out for the registration of interest survey too which wll help us know which experts to bring along.

      Could you help?

      To get the most from this offer, we need a few more people to help set this up, share information, collect and generate ideas, or help at the event. Please let us know on the contact form if you would like to get involved.

      There is also the opportunity for one or two local volunteers to receive free training on how to give basic energy advice and signpost the practical and financial support available which will help us all after the event.

      This project has been fully funded and we are so lucky to have been chosen as one of the first communities to participate.


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