Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) has recently received funding from the Scottish Power Energy People Trust to start a new environmental project which will help 1,500 local people reduce their energy bills and live in a greener way.
Warm Homes Peterborough is a two year project which will focus on Dogsthorpe and Central wards.
The project helps people who rent their homes from Registered Social Landlords (RSL’s), like Cross Keys Homes, Accent Nene and Axiom Housing, save money on their fuel bills.
Project Officers visit people in their homes to provide advice and practical help on reducing the amount of energy being used. Simple changes like switching off lights in empty rooms, setting radiators to only heat rooms in use, and closing curtains at dusk can help reduce energy bills.
Residents are also provided with a free ‘Sustainable Living Bag’ full of eco friendly products and information.
The project will also deliver workshops for RSL’s on installing renewable energy in homes. Some RSL’s like Cross Keys have already installed solar hot water systems on some tenant’s homes with great success. The project aims to increase the number of homes using this environmentally friendly technology to save residents money.
Patrick McLintock is Warm Homes Peterborough Project Officer, He explains, “It’s my job to help people find ways to reduce their bills and still keep their home warm. I am on hand to offer advice on issues like heating, insulation, energy prices and energy saving tips. I also give each home I visit a goody bag containing environmentally-friendly products.
“Most of us waste large amounts of energy in our homes. Every time you boil the kettle using more water than you need you are adding to your energy bill needlessly. Not only does this make your bills more expensive, but it is also bad for the environment releasing more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is one of the harmful gasses contributing towards climate change which is already having a devastating impact on the world."
Would you like to take part in the project?
PECT is calling for residents in Greater Dogsthorpe and Central Ward who rent their home from Registered Social Landlords like Cross Keys Homes, Axiom Housing or Accent Nene to come forward and help with the project.
Participating residents will receive a short visit from the project officer where a questionnaire will be completed. Participation is completely free, and each resident visited will be provided with a goody bag containing environmental goods like energy saving lightbulbs, power-down plugs, save a flush units for toilets and a reusable carrier bag. The goody bag is worth £15.
We have also been speaking to local residents at community groups and events. If you are part of an organisation in Dogsthorpe or Central Ward and would like us to come and visit your group please get in touch.
To take part in the project please contact Patrick McLintock: Call 01733 866 445 or email
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Peterborough Environment City Trust, The Green House, 1st Floor, 4-6 Cowgate,
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Patrick McLintock is Warm Homes Peterborough Project Officer, He explains, 
