News Update: Proposed government changes to solar p.v feed in tariffs

The  UK Government was unsuccessful in their appeal against the High Court ruling in relation to solar FITs and is now seeking permission to appeal this to the Supreme Court. In light of this they cannot rule out the possibility that lower tariffs could be applied to installations which became eligible for FITs on or after the proposed reference date of 12 Dec 2011. As such there is still uncertainty over which tariffs householders will get if they install between 12 Dec 2011 and 3 March 2012.

Energy Saving Trust  latest advice for householders is :

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For a limited period only ! Reduced price p.v offer

Lothian Solar is now offering  further reductions  for their  P.V’s    to householders in the Dunbar and East Linton ward. A  1.88Kwp hr  system  now costs £5,692 a saving of £940  and a 3.76Kwp hr  £8,872 a massive  saving of £2,233!  See our latest discounted pv flyer for further  details.  This offer ends 31 March 2012 so  to avoid disappointment don’t delay and  contact solar@sustainingdunbar  to request a householders information pack and a free  p.v survey.

 

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3 Steps to a warmer home this Autumn & Winter

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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BeGreen loft & cavity wall insulation grants STILL available

BeGreen’s loft and cavity wall insulation initiative is still ongoing. BeGreen has a limited amount of grant money available now for householders who would normally have to pay for this insulation. Details here.

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Summary BeGreen grant spend 2010-2011

The Begreen project spent £80,000 on helping householders and community projects within the Dunbar and East Linton ward between the period October 2010-September 2011. Chart 1 provides a project breakdown of this spend.

The project awarded £33,352 assisting householders make their homes more energy efficient. Chart 2 provides a breakdown of the type of energy measures that were undertaken.

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Belhaven parish church halls

Belhaven Parish Church halls

Belhaven Church halls case study  Belhaven church was awarded a BeGreen grant of £4,695  to improve the energy efficiency of it’s  three community halls. Energy measures included loft insulation , draught proofing , secondary glazing and heating upgrade .

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