Switched On Energy Awareness Hub
What is Switched On?
We offer independent, unbiased, free support and information to all on how to improve their energy efficiency, switch energy providers and provide access to fuel payment support for those on welfare rights. We are a kind, dedicated, Energy Awareness trained team from the Environment Centre, Swansea who aim to provide a high level of service.
How can we help?
We have Energy Awareness trained staff who can offer support and information on topics such as:
Fuel Payment Support
Energy and Water Tariffs
Energy Efficiency measures
Renewables
Grants & Schemes... and more!
We are a non-profit organisation, so resources are limited – so we thank you in advance for your patience when dealing with your enquiry.
Energy Resources Hub
Follow the link below to access our resources:
Other Resources
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Centre for Alternative Technology
The Centre for Alternative Technology website has a huge amount of detailed information relating to renewable energy sources for your home. There’s information on things such as:
Solar Panels
Heat Pumps
Solar Water Heating
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ECO Scheme - Ofgem
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty.
The scheme began in April 2013, and over time it has been amended. The latest policy is ECO4 are you are likely eligible if:
You are a Homeowner, Landlord or a Private Tenant
You receive income-related benefits
You have Electric Storage Heaters
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Warm Wales - Healthy Homes, Healthy People
Healthy Homes, Healthy People is funded by Wales & West Utilities and is delivered in partnership with Community Energy Plus and National Energy Action.
Warm Wales works in conjunction with a number of agencies and organisations including Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Care & Repair, local authorities and a range of national and local charities.
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Energy Saving Trust
Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation – working to address the climate emergency.
A respected and trusted voice on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions, they continue to work towards a smart, decarbonised, decentralised energy system.
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Nest Scheme
Nest installs free boilers, central heating systems and insulation to help households on low incomes to keep warm and reduce the cost of their energy bills.
They have eligibility criteria and can perform an assessment on your property to get the right improvements for you.
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City Energy
This scheme is known as the Local Authority Eligibility Flexibility (LA Flex), with the eligibility criteria defined by your Local Authority. There are two main categories of eligibility for LA Flex:
Fuel poor households, especially those on low income and not in receipt of ECO eligible benefits; and
Low-income households that are vulnerable to the effects of living in a cold home
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The government is providing grants to encourage property owners to install low carbon heating systems such as heat pumps, through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS). These grants can help property owners overcome the upfront cost of low carbon heating technologies.
The scheme is open to domestic and small non-domestic properties in England and Wales. It runs from 2022 to 2025.
You can get:
£7,500 towards an air source heat pump
£7,500 towards a ground source heat pump (including water source heat pumps and those on shared ground loops)
£5,000 towards a biomass boiler
Get in touch.
If you or your group share our vision for Swansea then we hope you will get in touch and join the project. It would be great to see a united front of individuals and groups working together, so please do get in touch, even if it is just to give us your support.
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