Energy efficiency

Energy monitors to loan

Find out where you are spending money on your bills by borrowing one of our energy monitors - see which household appliances are using more energy and therefore more cash!

Drop into our Town Centre Shop on Welch Way, Witney to borrow a monitor for up to two weeks - for a £10 refundable deposit.

With more energy price rises on the way... can you afford not to insulate?

Keep your home warm and cut your 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 you own home or rent privately. If you are 70 or over, or receive certain benefits, you may get the work done for free.

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

To get started, visit Cocoon or call them on 0800 8048777 and ask for the 'Oxon Deal'. Lines are open 8am - 9pm Monday to Friday. An installer will be asked to contact you to a arrange a free, no-obligation survey of your home. Please be aware that the phone lines are very busy so please leave a message or use the online service.

* 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.

Ofgem predicts that there could be a 60% rise in domestic energy bills between now and 2016. If you have little or no insulation in your home, up to 40p in every £1 of heat you pay for could escape before you feel warm. Insulation is the most cost-effective way to fix this.

For more energy advice:

Our Affordable Warmth Network, run by the United Sustainable Energy Agency, supports residents who are at risk of fuel poverty (where a large amount of income is going on heating the home). They offer support on how to pay winter bills, get available funding and find the right tariff to keep people warm. Ring 0800 107 0044.

The Energy Saving Trust (EST)
Offer a range of energy saving tips, information on grants and information on buying energy saving products. Their quick Home energy check could save you hundreds of pounds a year through energy efficiency. This instant report suggests ways to lower your fuel bills. There is also advice on saving money through green travel and generating your own energy.

Alternatively you can call 0800 512012 to speak to an energy advisor for free impartial advice.

Renewable energy guides
We have produced guides on small scale wind turbines and solar thermal hot water collectors. For more information contact planning services or call 01993 861420.