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November 2008
With winter fast approaching it’s time to swot up on ways to keep the heat in your home and the cold out! It’s essential to your health to keep your home warm in the winter. It’s recommended to keep the temperature between 21-24 c (70 and 75 Fahrenheit). Below are a few tips on keeping warm,
- It may sound silly but make sure you know how to use your heating controls, so you can control the Temperature.
- When it starts to get dark, draw your curtains shut to keep the heat in, tucking them behind any radiations
- Draft-proof your house, it’s as simple as it sounds….cover up drafts around letter boxes, key holes and doors.
If you need extra help with keeping warm during the winter then there are a number of different agencies that can help you.
Age Concern, 0800 009966 – Can give you advice on keeping warm during the winter.
Warm Front, 0800 3162805 – Offer grants for heating and insulation.
Winter fuel payment helpline, 0845 9151515 – for information on how to claim for your winter fuel allowance if your aged over 60.
May 2008
PCL has recently launched its new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Service. The EPC is being introduced to the social housing and private rental sectors in October 2008, after initially being
introduced to the private market in stages during 2007. Each RSL will need to have an EPC in place for its properties each time they are re-let. PCL will be offering help and assistance as well as
delivery of the EPC for its partners over the coming months. Trials are planned with several partners over the next 3 months.
For more information contact; epc@pcl-ltd.co.uk
March 2008
We have just launched our free loft and cavity wall insulation scheme for the over 70’s.
Changes in legislation now mean that all over people aged 70’s in the UK are entitled to grants for free loft and cavity wall insulation.
A limited number of grants for insulation are available on a strictly first come first served basis;
- for those aged 70 and over
- for those in receipt of benefit payment
The scheme is available to anyone who owns their own home or rents privately.
Those who do not qualify for the full 100% grant could still qualify for some
assistance towards the cost of insulating their home. It could cost as little as £179 for cavity wall insulation or £199 for lost insulation for a 3 bedroom semi-detached house.
In addition, a new scheme aimed at social landlords that provides funding for
energy saving measures in social housing is currently being developed.
For more information, contact: insulation@pcl-ltd.co.uk or call 01733 568532
February 2008
The launch of a new website makes taking the first step
towards a greener lifestyle easier than ever. Switching to green energy is the fast-track option for reducing your carbon footprint, and with www.greenenergyswitch.com it couldn’t be simpler. Log on now!
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