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Energy Efficiency

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Barnsley Council is committed to improving the energy efficiency of all homes within the public and private sector (owner occupiers) via ongoing programmes across the Borough. Over 25 % of all carbon emissions are the result of how we heat and use our homes. Home energy improvements help to reduce global warming, tackling the vital issue of climate change.

A variety of schemes are currently running:

Barnsley Over 60s Grant Scheme 2008-2011

This provides FREE cavity wall & loft insulation to eligible householders who:

• Are over 60 years of age
• Rely on their pension as a main source of income
• Reside in properties registered under Barnsley MBC Council Tax Bands A to D

National Over 70s Scheme

Provides free insulation to:

• Those aged 70 years or over
• Residents living in private rented homes or owner occupiers

Save n Warm 2008 - 2011

Provides heating and insulation at heavily discounted prices, for those for those who are working / not in receipt of a means tested benefit.

Warm Front 2008 - 2011

A national, government funded grant scheme providing heating, insulation and draught proofing for eligible customers who are in receipt of any one of a wide range of benefits related to low income, old age or disability.
We work in partnership with the South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre to give general advice on saving energy in the home.

We are also charged with helping to alleviate fuel poverty across the region, and have our own Affordable warmth Adviser to tackle this directly.

The regional HOTSPOTS project which launches on 27th November 2007 will provide a robust referral network to access vulnerable people and assist them to benefit from a number of safety, security and health-based services:

• Energy / Affordable Warmth grants & advice
• Home Fire Safety Checks
• Benefit Health Checks
• Quit Smoking service

COUNCIL HOUSING
Berneslai Homes is responsible for the management and implementation of the Decent Homes Programme which will ensure that all homes rented from the Council will be adequately heated and insulated.

HOUSING ASSOCIATION PROPERTY
The energy efficiency of housing association properties is addressed through the ongoing maintenance programme of each housing association that operates within the borough.

Barnsley MBC maintains a schedule of Housing Associations. We also seek to promote responsible landlords, through our Private Rented Accreditation Scheme.

PRIVATE HOUSING STOCK
Homes within the private sector are able to receive help and assistance with improving energy efficiency from Barnsley Council's Grants Agency and also the South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre.

The South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre can also provide help and advice on renewable energy solutions.

Some utility companies provide assistance towards energy efficiency measures. Householders should contact their own suppliers who will advise them on current programmers.

Eligibility:

Berneslai Homes tenants are eligible for energy efficiency measures through the Decent Homes Programme.

For general energy efficiency advice, tenants can contact the South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre.

Private Rented tenants should contact Barnsley Council's Grants Agency for further advice on energy efficiency measures.

Housing Association tenants should contact their landlord.

Owner Occupiers can obtain eligibility information from the South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre.

Procedure

Berneslai Homes tenants contact Berneslai Homes Stock Maintenance Team, regarding the Decent Homes Programme.

Private Rented tenants or Owner Occupiers contact BMBC Energy Efficiency or the South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre.

Helplines

Berneslai Homes Homes	01226 772748
Home Energy Efficiency Officer	01226 775184 / 772798
South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre	0800 512012
Barnsley Council Grants Agency	01226 772478