Slough saves 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in four months
Slough residents have helped save 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in just 17 weeks after taking part in the Slough Energycare home insulation scheme launched in July.
Help keep your energy bills down and save the planetThe scheme, which is a partnership between Slough Borough Council, Energy Services and the Mark Insulation Group, offers discounted cavity wall and loft insulation to residents and is open to all private households.
Since Energycare started, 795 Slough households have signed up to the scheme and have helped save the equivalent of six jumbo Boeing 747’s or 143 adult elephants in carbon emissions.
So far, 677 cavity wall insulations and 505 loft insulation have been carried out, saving approximately one tonne of carbon for each loft and three-quarters of a tonne for each cavity.
That’s nearly half-a-million pounds worth of work which the customers have paid half, resulting in residents investing a quarter-of-a-million pounds improving their homes and the environment.
Energy services have a team of home assessors based in Slough, offering private householders a free survey and quotation with no obligation.
Linzi Bagshaw, energy conservation officer for Slough Borough Council, said of the scheme: “What a fantastic result in only four months. Well done to everyone who has signed up.
“The council is committed to reaching and, if possible, exceeding the government’s target of reducing carbon emissions.
“Our door-to-door approach to residents has made a real difference in promoting the benefits of insulating homes.”
The council has given funds to help promote Energycare by Defra and is running a series of community road shows to spread the word.
Commissioner for Slough public protection, Cllr John Edwards, added: "All the research shows that climate change now poses a huge threat and is a major area of concern to the public.
"People want to do their bit to help, but don't always know what they can do to make a difference.
"Nearly 800 householders have insulated their homes through Slough's Energycare scheme, and they are leading the way in taking concrete action that can really help in reducing carbon emissions.
"As well as showing their concern for the environment, they have added to the value of their homes and saved money on fuel bills, so by every measure it's a smart move to take."
The first roadshow is in Chalvey on November 22 at Thames Valley Community Centre from 10am to 4pm, followed by Langley on the 13th December, with Wexham and Manor Park early next year.
In each case, there will be a community association and charity fairs in the morning with information about local organisations, the services that they offer and how to get involved.
This will be followed by lunch and entertainment and free prize draws with a chance to register for a free home survey.
Slough Borough Council