EnergyRight
Older People offered free help to cut fuel bills
Age Concern Trafford has joined force with one of the UK's leading integrated power and gas companies - to help older people become more energy efficient. Older people in Trafford are being encouraged to take advantage of a new service designed to help them use energy at home more efficiently.
The EnergyRight service has been launched by Age Concern and E.ON.UK - the new name for Powergen. The initiative has been se up to provide face-to-face information and practical assistance to help older people understand and control heir energy usage. Trained staff and volunteers will carry out individual home energy checks within Trafford, identifying on the spot easy steps older resident can take to boost their energy efficiency.
After the home visit, residents can also be referred for a benefit entitlement check to ensure that they are receiving all the government benefits to which they are entitled, to handyperson schemes for practical assistance, and to other organisations which may be able to offer financial assistance for energy measures. The EnergyRight scheme includes:
The project is being co-ordinated by Age Concern Trafford. To book a free home energy check, contact Karen Duffy at Age Concern Trafford, 20a Station Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 9JN Tel. 0161 746 9752 or karen.duffy@ageconcerntrafford.org.uk
Age Concern
Trafford is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under
No. 5384301.
Registered office: 20a Station Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 9JN. Registered
Charity No. 1109047
Tel: 0161 746 3940
Fax: 0161 746 8200
E-mail:
admin@ageconcerntrafford.org.uk
Page last updated:
22 March 2009