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Become
a member of ecodyfi We want everybody in the Valley to join, so it
only costs £1. Drop into Ty Bro Dyfi or send some stamps.
The information
centre is open Monday to Friday between 10.00 and 3.00. You might even
like to get involved in staffing it or in helping to run a project. Please
come and see us!
Find
us
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 This page
tells you how to get free advice on reducing your heating costs.
You can also discover about interest free loans and if you're eligible for a grant.
There are different grant schemes depending on your needs and circumstances. Why not call to
see if there's one for you?
Most of the phone numbers are free, the advice is impartial, and you have nothing to lose.
Here is some advice from the Energy Saving Trust:
Turn down your thermostat by one degree and fit controls on individual radiators
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Replace an ordinary lightbulb with a low energy one
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Turn off TVs and hi-fis when not in use instead of leaving them on standby
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Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms
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Only boil enough water in the kettle to meet your needs
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Click here for more advice from the
Energy Saving Trust.
Free, practical help for those in fuel poverty
Keeping warm in winter is a major issue for many people, especially those who are in danger of fuel poverty.
If you are elderly, disabled, live with long term illness or are are in a family on low income, phone the Home Heat Helpline for free home insulation grants, cheaper tariffs and practical advice on ways to reduce your bills. Call 0800 33 66 99 or visit www.homeheathelpline.org.uk.
Who to call
Most of this information is for householders. Businesses and organisations should also see the
links on our business front page:
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0800 512 012
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To find your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre or click here for West
Wales Energy Efficiency Advice Centre
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0800 316 6001
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Minicom: 0800 072 0156
Email: enquiry@eaga.co.uk
Web: www.eaga.co.uk
for HEES Wales grants - up to £1500 towards a range of energy efficiency measures for people
on benefits with children; and HEES Plus Wales - up to £2700 towards energy efficiency and
central heating for various benefit-recipients and those aged 60+.
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01938 551 265
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Powys County Council: No funds until April 2005 - call to sign up
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01341 424 351
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Gwynedd County Council: Call for information on when grants become available
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01545 572 185
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Ceredigion County Council: Call for information on when grants become available
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0845 60 20 300
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Web: www.savenergy.org
Energy Wise Direct for interest-free loans
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01352 753902
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The North Wales Energy Efficiency Advice Centre, the Town Hall, Earl Road, Mold, Flintshire
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01239 820 235
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West Wales Eco Centre and Energy
Efficiency Advice Centre provides impartial advice and guidance in all aspects of energy efficiency
as well as carrying out energy actions. It's in the Old School Business Centre, Lower St Mary Street,
Newport, Pembrokeshire SA42 0TS
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The Energy Shop, a free, totally
impartial, energywatch accredited price comparison and switching service that allows domestic
customers find the best deals for their gas and electricity. Customers can compare deals from all
the main licensed suppliers and then switch suppliers online or over the telephone. The whole process
takes just a few minutes and customers switching for the first time can typically save themselves
£150 a year.
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The Energy Saving Trust
is a national organisation offering impartial advice on energy efficiency.
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National Energy Action Wales
works in partnership with groups across Wales to combat home energy poverty
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Low Energy World sells
a large variety of low energy lighting
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Free Home Energy Check
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 To
receive detailed information on Energy Efficiency specific to your
home click
here to complete a Home Energy Check Online. You will receive
a free report by post that may include information about grants
and schemes available to install the Energy Efficiency Measures.
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Help from energy companies
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Some energy suppliers offer extra help such as discounts on your
bill for those in need. Why not call your supplier to find out,
or visit their web site by clicking on the links below? If yours
isn't here, look on your bill:
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British Gas
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0845 300 4531
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ManWeb
/ ScottishPower
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0845 272 7111
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npower
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0800 632 632
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PowerGen
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0800 015 2029
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Scottish
& Southern
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0800 028 8552
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SEEBOARD
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0500 22 33 55
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SWALEC
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0800 052 52 52
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SWEB
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0800 328 9026
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Unit Energy
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0845 601 1410
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