A new support scheme, Energy Saving Torbay, is helping residents save money and stay warm this winter by offering free advice and support.
The scheme will see regular drop-in sessions being held across Torbay for residents who are concerned about paying their energy bills.
This includes help with energy bills, checking tariffs and switching energy suppliers, understanding heating controls and meters, applying for discounts and grants, benefits checks and debt advice as well as practical advice on reducing energy and water bills.
Since it launched last year, Energy Saving Torbay has helped over 300 local households to save an average of over £700 per year on their energy bills.
Residents with a household income of under £31,000 or those in receipt of benefits can also apply for a free home visit. A trained home energy adviser will assess your home and provide practical support with free energy-saving measures such as LED light bulbs and draughtproofing and provide bespoke advice for you and your property. Funding is also available to help residents apply for energy-efficient, cost-effective products such as white goods and carpets (subject to eligibility criteria).
The locations and times for the drop-ins are:
Paignton:
· Paignton Library, Great Western Road – Second Tuesday of every month (12 Nov, 10 Dec, 14 Jan), 10am-12pm. There are also sessions on Carers Rights Day, 23 Nov, 10am – 2pm and Beat the Freeze Advice Day on 26 Nov, 10am – 2pm
· Age UK Torbay, 12 Dendy Road – Fortnightly on Thursdays (31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 9 Jan, 23 Jan), 10am - 12:30pm
· Pembroke Surgery, (Self-Care Week), 266 Torquay Road – 18 Nov, 12pm – 3pm
Brixham:
· Brixham Library, Market Street– First Friday every two months (1 Nov, 7 Feb),10am - 12pm
Torquay:
· Riviera Life Church, 527 Babbacombe Road – 14 Nov, 11am - 1pm
· Torquay Library, Lymington Road - 26 Nov, 9.30am - 11.30am
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