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East Lothian Council has secured Scottish Government funding for loft and cavity wall insulation.

Households are entitled to the free energy saving measures under the East Lothian Council Free Insulation Offer, delivered through the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Scotland Hotline.

Although winter chills are now a distant memory, many households are still paying off last winter’s energy bill. Loft insulation can save up to £175 a year, while cavity wall insulation can save up to £135 – with energy prices showing little sign of falling, insulating offers an easy route to lower costs as well as cosier, more comfortable homes.

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Heating and hot water accounts for around 85%  of the total energy we use in the home. If your gas boiler is 12+ years old then  it is probably not as efficient as  it should be! Even if your boiler is  working it may only be 65%( G rated)  efficient which means that for every £100 you spend on  fuel, £35 is wasted! So if you have an old  boiler  now is a good time to think about replacing. It will save you money in the long run ! Around £235 a year.

If your boiler is “G” rated you could get up to £1,400 towards your new boiler .

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If you are  a home owner or private tenant aged 60 or over, or 50+ with a disability  and live in the Dunbar & East Linton ward you might be interested in our ” 3 Steps to a Warmer Home” initiative with East Lothian Care & Repair Small Repairs Service . Working in  partnership  Care & Repair  and BeGreen are able to offer Care & Repair clients a range of   free and grant assisted services to make your home  warmer  this  winter and help you save money on your energy bills. I.e. 

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