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Saving Energy

Southway Housing Trust is carrying out a series of improvements to your home which include the following energy savings measures.
  • new upvc double-glazed windows, from  a choice of designs
  • upgrades to your heating if necessary - including a new, energy-efficient, combi-boiler.
  • loft and cavity wall insulation if your home needs it
  • external wall cladding if you live in a certain type of 'non-traditional' property (called 'Corolite' or 'Diatomite') and your home hasn't already got it.
As well as this you can follow these energy efficiency measures to make your home easier and cheaper to heat - and help prevent climate change too.
It's especially important for people on low incomes, whose homes are often the hardest and most expensive to keep warm; and for people who are at home all day or who have higher heating needs because of illness or disability.
  • Turn your heating down by just one degree; it can reduce your fuel bill by 10 percent!
  • Use a draught-proofing seal on doors and windows
  • Use low energy bulbs where possible - they're cheaper to run and last much longer
  • Draw the curtains when it goes dark to keep in the warmth
  • Look out for the energy-saving logo (external site) when you shop for new appliances like a washing machine or fridge
  • Take a shower instead of a bath - it uses just a third of the water
  • Don't leave your TV and other electric appliances on stand-by - switch them off to save fuel
  • Making a brew? Only boil the amount of water you need - cuppas taste better when they're made with fresh water
  • Switch off the lights in rooms you're not using

  • Save in the kitchen; put lids on saucepans and use just enough water to cover the food; use a microwave to cook small meals; defrost your freezer regularly, so it doesn't have to work so hard.

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Get more tips from the Energy Savings Trust. (External Site) 
 
 

And for homeowners or tenants of a private landlord in the Southway area
 

The Warm homes Project Grant

If you are a homeowner, or rent from a private landlord, you could get free, or discounted, energy efficiency measures to make your home more comfortable and cut your heating bills.
The Warm Homes Project, a partnership between Manchester City Council, Scottish Power and Insulation UK offers cavity wall insulation, draught-proofing, loft insulation, reflective radiator panels, hot-water cylinder jackets and low-energy lightbulbs.

The work is free (up to a maximum amount) if you are 60 or over, or have a child under six, or get certain benefits.

Great Discounts

Even if you don't qualify for free improvements you can still get great discounts: it's just £50 for cavity wall insulation, and £50 for loft insulation; or you can get cut-price draught-proofing or reflective radiator panels. 

How do I apply?

Please contact Manchester City Council energy group on 0161 234 5312.

 

 
 

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Events in Chorlton - 01/05/2012
Why not pop along to some of these events in your local area.

Events in Didsbury - 01/05/2012
Why not pop along to these events in your local area

Southway's Annual Residents' Conference - Parrs Wood High School, East Didsbury - 01/05/2012
On 9 June Southway will be holding its 5th Residents' Conference. All our tenants are invited - please book your place.

What's on in Manchester - 14/05/2012
There's so much to do in Manchester. Take a look for further details.

Manchester Day Parade - 14/05/2012
Manchester Day is an annual event that celebrates everything great about our city. It is a day for residents and visitors alike to get together and celebrate all things Mancunian that have helped Manchester emerge as one of the world’s most iconic cities. Have a look here for more details.

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