Greener Newlon
Get involved and see how much you can save!
This is a brilliant opportunity for you to receive a free home visit from Global Action Plan who will give you free energy efficiency advice tailored to your home, as well as free energy efficiency measures such as an energy monitor.
Sign up now to get your free home visit by calling Ketra Najjingo on 020 7033 4572 or email knajjingo@newlonfusion.org.uk.
Case study
Last year the Greener Newlon project involved residents taking part in workshops with Global Action Plan over a period of 6 months, to see how much money they could save after receiving a personal action plan. After receiving advice and energy saving devices such as smart meters, one resident managed to reduce her electricity usage by 78 kWhs a month, which would save her an estimated £232 per year on her energy bills!
George Beckwith was one of the participants from Tower Hamlets who won a note book and plant pot made from recycled materials for his dedication to the programme. He really made an effort to come to meetings and really tried to enforce the methods to improve his energy efficiency, which has helped him reduce his energy bills. We asked him what energy saving means to him:
What energy saving techniques have you learnt?
“That if you turn thermostats down, fill the kettle with only the amount of water you need it doesn’t affect your daily life.”
What techniques were easy to implement and which ones were more time consuming and difficult?
“They were all easy. The central heating thermostat, changing to energy saving light bulbs, switching standby appliances off were all easy including the radiator panels, radiator booster, draught excluders, even the shower timer was fun to use. Overall there weren’t any time consuming energy saving devices.”
What techniques do you think saved you the most energy and were the most worthwhile?
“Radiator panels worked best for me.”
Have you noticed a difference in your energy usage and bills?
“I have noticed a small difference and every little helps.”
Did you enjoy learning about being more 'green' and has your outlook on the environment and how we treat it changed?
“Yes. Newlon Fusion brought a new edge to being green and saving energy - much more than a newspaper or TV advert.”
Will you continue to make use of energy saving initiatives in your home, and if so why?
“Yes I will continue to be an energy saver - saving the planet and money gives me a buzz.”
Finally, would you encourage others to be more energy efficient?
“I would definitely encourage others to be more energy efficient. I started with a family get together to tell them how to get started.”
Thanks to the campaign George managed to get help from his energy provider, British Gas, in getting his loft insulated at a reduced rate. Make sure you contact your provider to see if they can help you get the same.
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