Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
Information on energy efficiency and advice on what you can do to reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions.
Being energy efficient and helping to reduce Carbon Dioxide (C02) emissions is very important.
Welwyn Hatfield Council has a strategy to reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions by 25% by 2011, as set out by the Home Energy Conservation Act 1996.
If you would like advice on how you can be more energy efficient, how to insulate your home and what grants are available to help you, contact our Energy Efficiency Officer.
You can contact Vin Appasawmy, Energy Efficiency Officer on 01707 357399 or download our information pack.
Useful websites
Over 75s Energy Efficiency Assistance
If you are over 75 and are a home owner or tenant, you may be entitled to help with costs of insulation and/or heating repairs/replacement.
Contact Environmental Health on 01707 357242 or E.Health@welhat.gov.uk
Other financial assistance available
You may also qualify if you are on a means tested benefit. Contact Environmental Health on 01707 357242 to find out.
If you have a medical condition that may be aggravated by the cold you could also qualify on referral from your GP. For details contact Cosy Homes on 01438 714447.
Over 60, disabled or have a child under 16? Try Warm Front on 0800 316 2814.