Devon Warm Zones for Crediton Town Residents
Tens of thousands of homes in Devon cannot afford to heat their home to a level adequate for comfort and health. There are a wide range of grants and discounts available to devon householders to improve their insulation and heating, yet many people are unaware of them. The Devon Warm Zones team on 0800 512012 will take householders through the three steps to more energy efficient homes.
THREE STEPS TO LOWER ENERGY BILLS
1. Get FREE energy advice and FREE low energy lamps.
Call 0800 512012 and ask for Devon Warm Zones. Mention that you have been referred by Crediton Climate Action with the code no MD021. A surveyor will call at your home, discuss your needs and complete a basic energy survey. You will be given two free low energy lamps whether you have work done or not.
2. Get FREE or discounted insulation.
The surveyor will advise on insulating your home (loft and cavity walls) and provide a FREE quotation. You choose if you have any work done or not.
3. Get the most from your energy efficient home
When all the work is completed your home will be more energy efficient and a free aftercare booklet will show you how to save even more energy.
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Who can apply?
Devon Warm Zones is aimed at all homeowners and private tenants, regardless of income. In some areas council tenants can apply.
How much will it cost?
Insulation is FREE for "priority" people over the age of 70 or people of any age in receipt of certain income related benefits such as council tax benefit, housing benefit, income support, attendence allowance, state pension credit etc. Everyone else is eligible for a substantial discount.
A free benefits entitlement check to make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to is also offered.
Who does the work?
Loft and cavity wall insulation will be professionally installed by a local authority approved devon based company. When the work is completed you will be asked to complete a customer care questionnaire.
What if I want heating?
Devon Warm Zones can help - just ask. You will be referred to schemes for improvements and repairs and show you how to get the most out of your heating controls.
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Crediton Climate Action Community Renewable Fund
Devon Warm Zones will pay Crediton Climate Action £15 for every "priority" insulation measure installed as a result of a referral by Crediton Climate Action. These referral fees will be paid into our Community Renewable Fund which will eventually pay for a community renewable project, eg a solar water heating panel for a local school.
What is Devon Warm Zones?
A PROJECT designed to improve the warmth of thousands of homes throughout the Devon region was officially launched at an event at the Met Office, Exeter, on March 31, by Linda Gilroy MP.
From April 2008 Devon Warm Zones aims to target 140,000 homes in Devon to increase the take up of energy efficiency grants and measures to make their homes warmer.
Cllr Diana Moyse, Chairman of West Devon Borough Council’s Future Planning and Housing Committee, said: “The work done by Warm Up West Devon has already made a difference in reducing fuel poverty, and the launch of the Devon Warm Zone will help even more people reduce their fuel bills.
“It helps those on low incomes, particularly pensioners, as well as helping us to save precious energy resources whilst we can. Reduced fuel use will benefit the environment, and I strongly support the work of the Warm Zone and wish them every success.”
Devon Warm Zones was established in October 2007 as a partnership between the eight district councils and two unitary authorities in Devon.
The partnership received seed funding of £206,000 from the DEFRA Community Energy Efficiency Fund (CERT) to put in the place the processes, partnerships and structures required for an area-based approach to the alleviation of fuel poverty in Devon.
George Greenaway, Principal Environmental Health Officer at West Devon, said: “The poor health, poverty and other problems that arise from living in a cold damp home is a serious problem across Devon. The ten Devon local authorities have combined to create Devon Warm Zones and will continue to work together to combat fuel poverty. We cannot do this on our own – we need other statutory bodies, voluntary organisations and community groups to join with us. The launch is a first opportunity for these groups to get together and start the process of bringing affordable warmth to every home in Devon.”
Since October 2007 work has been underway to:
• Identify areas in Devon which will most benefit from initiatives to alleviate fuel poverty
• Develop partnerships and produce a range of marketing materials
• Hold seminars and awareness raising sessions for councillors, community groups and local partners throughout the County
• Test the Warm Zones model in Plymouth
Each district council has selected an area (Warm Zone) within its district where this approach will have most impact on fuel poverty. MDDC has chosen Crediton.
Householders in each Warm Zone will be targeted through either door-to-door canvassing, marketing or a referral network of health and social care professionals and community organizations, including Crediton Climate Action.
