East Dunbartonshire Council urges its householders to complete the free survey if they haven't already done so.
A total of 30,000 survey forms were sent directly to homes around the area in a recent pre-winter campaign. Although many homes in the area have completed the survey there are many more still to take up the opportunity.
The survey from the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre Strathclyde & Central is based on a simple questionnaire completed by the householder.
Once processed the report shows how energy efficient your home is on a scale of A to G, similar to those on household appliances such as televisions or fridge freezers. The report goes on to make specific recommendations on how to improve the energy rating of a home.
Councillor Amanda Stewart, Convener of East Dunbartonshire Council’s Housing and Community Services Committee said: "The Council is committed to helping residents save money on fuel bills and meet stringent targets on reducing carbon dioxide emissions. We fully support the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre and hope that our residents will take advantage of this opportunity"
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According to the advice centre the average household in Scotland with gas is paying £714 on heating their home each year – spending the most in winter. Houses that are off the gas grid normally pay even more because they have to use more expensive fuels. This means that over £22 million is being spent on heating by residents of East Dunbartonshire each year.
John McMenemy, Centre Manager for the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre Strathclyde & Central said: "With such a high percentage of household incomes being spent on heating, residents need to know how much they may be wasting. In addition to the savings we can all make by switching off lights and turning the TV off standby there are many other ways to make homes more energy efficient."
The home energy survey also asks about some of the householder’s personal circumstances as these relate directly to individual’s eligibility for financial assistance.
John McMenemy continued: "It is a win win situation because improving the energy rating of a home makes it cheaper for the homeowner to heat and in turn reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere."
Home Energy Checks can also be completed at any time online at www.energysavingtrust.co.uk/check or over the phone with an energy advisor on 0800 512 012.
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