Thameswey Group

Are you energy efficient?

Tracy — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:57:29 +0000

Please click on the link: http://www.actionsurrey.org/shop to find out!

Surrey Green Homes 2012 – 24th & 25th March

Tracy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:07:32 +0000

The event that lets you see inside some of the greenest homes across Surrey!

Find out what you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your own home and take the opportunity to talk to those who have been there and done it.

Please don’t wait until last minute to book your free ticket, spaces are limited.

http://www.actionsurrey.org/surreygreenhomes

Alternatively, if you have done some improvements to your home and would like to open it to the public this month as part of our Surrey Green Homes event, please contact Kinga at info@actionsurrey.org or call on 0800 783 2503.

SuperHomes Week set to inspire your eco makeover

Tracy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:36:40 +0000

Pioneering owners of some of the UK’s most energy efficient SuperHomes will be hosting free Open Days between Sat 17th – Sun 25th March.

SuperHomes are older homes that have been refurbished for greater comfort, lower bills and reduced emissions (at least 60% less). Joining a tour will give you actionable ideas for greening your own home. Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and post-war houses are amongst the 65 renovated homes open to the public. Most have superior insulation; many have alternative heating sources and some produce their own energy. It is easy to find a SuperHome with a particular green technology installed using the website.

To find out more or to pre-book a place on a tour, visit www.superhomes.org.uk

Helping vulnerable people through the winter

Andrew — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:39:52 +0000

Surrey Healthy Homes, a multiple agency partnership coordinated by Action Surrey, has created a package of measures for homeowners struggling to keep warm this winter.With the weather getting increasingly colder it is vital that we help and assist the most vulnerable in our community to stay warm in their homes.

The Keep Warm Package that is free to qualifying homeowners includes;

Free Cavity wall insulation
Free Loft insulation
A loft clearance service (including a £100 subsidy for the most in need)
Free Home Energy Survey
Taxi vouchers
Emergency heaters and boiler repairs
Emergency food supplies

A directory of cold weather services and advice is also available throughout Surrey. The publication will be available shortly from your local authority or voluntary organisation and from Surrey County Council.

For more information and to find out if you or someone you know would benefit from further assistance or to get the countywide leaflet contact Action Surrey on:

0800 783 2503

Please note: all assistance is subject to availability and eligibility and may vary depending on your local authority.

Woking Borough Council to install solar PV on to 35 buildings

Andrew — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:52:35 +0000

Woking Borough Council plans to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on to many of its buildings as a major step towards reducing the carbon emissions from energy use in the council’s housing stock and public buildings.

The project will also take advantage of the Government backed ‘Feed-In Tariff’ (FIT) funding for renewable energy which was introduced in April 2010. The scheme will provide the Council with new income for the next 25 years from both the Feed in Tariff and through the sale of any surplus electricity back to the national grid.

John Thorp, Managing Director of Thameswey, said: “Woking Borough Council plans to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on to many of its buildings as a major step towards reducing the carbon emissions from energy use in the council’s housing stock and public buildings. The project will also take advantage of the Government backed ‘Feed-In Tariff’ (FIT) funding for renewable energy which was introduced in April 2010. The scheme will provide the Council with new income for the next 25 years from both the Feed in Tariff and through the sale of any surplus electricity back to the national grid.

“The buildings where the solar PV will be installed will all benefit from reduced energy costs.

“We anticipate that once installed, the PV panels will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by over 600 tonnes per year and the project will provide the Council with an income of approximately £44,000 per annum. In addition there will be an initial annual saving of over £11,000 to the Council’s electricity bills which will increase over time as electricity prices rise. This additional income will help the Council to protect services for Woking residents.”