Energy saving and affordable warmth

Keeping Warm this winter. Practical and financial help available.

If your home loses heat, not only will you be wasting money but you'll be wasting energy as well.

Several countywide organisations have come together to provide the following practical help for people in need:

Refurbishments for households vulnerable to the cold (over 60's and other vulnerable groups)
Delivery of additional benefit entitlement checks
Free membership to an oil bulk-buying scheme for up to 250 households
Provision of 'Fuel Vouchers' & Food Boxes
Specialist energy advice
Talks and events for relevant groups (WI's, over 60's social groups, young parents, community groups, etc.)

A leaflet has been produced summarising help available and the project has a dedicated telephone support line to provide advice and help: 0844 887 0005.

Energy monitors to loan

Find out which household appliances are using more energy and therefore more money by borrowing one of our energy monitors.

Drop into our Town Centre Shop on Welch Way, Witney to borrow a monitor for up to two weeks for a £10 refundable deposit. Alternatively call 01993 861000 for more details.

The Affordable Warmth Network

Supports residents who are at risk of fuel poverty (where a large amount of income is going on heating the home).

Call 0800 1070044 for free, impartial advice on:

Grants and loans for home improvements
Loft and cavity wall insulation
Switching to a lower cost energy supplier
Social tariffs (special rate for vulnerable residents)
How to deal with unpaid fuel bills
Claiming the benefits you are entitled to
Support organisations within the area
Energy efficiency to keep bills down
Discounted insulation - West Oxon £99 Deal (see below)

Keep your home warm and cut your energy costs

The first step to reducing heating bills is to stop warmth escaping. Keep your home warm and cut energy costs by getting cavity wall and loft insulation fitted for the discounted price of just £99* each - normally £150 to £500.

Working with Cocoon, we are offering this reduced price to residents who own their own home or rent privately. If you are 70 or over, or receive certain benefits, you may get the work done for free depending on your existing insulation.

By taking advantage of this offer, you could make your money back in energy savings in only 12 months and continue to save money on heating costs year after year.

For further information visit:

Cocoon online or
Call 0800 8048777 quoting the 'West Oxon Deal' (lines open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm).

*You may have to pay more if your property is larger than average for the number of bedrooms or if access is difficult or extra vents are required.

For more energy advice

The Energy Saving Trust offer a range of energy saving tips, information on grants and information on buying energy saving products. Their home energy check could save you hundreds of pounds a year through energy efficiency.