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Energy efficiency

EAGA run the Warm Front scheme, a government initiative to provide grants to persons on certain means-tested benefits and other persons who own or privately rent their homes who come within the terms of the scheme. For more information call 0800 316 6011, or visit the Warm Front website.
 
Discount schemes
 
Discount schemes are available to all Wokingham Borough residents, at varying levels, through the Mark Group. For more information call 0800 616 302 or visit the Mark Group website.
 
Thames Valley Energy may be able to advise you about suppliers of discounted products. Please call 01635 817420 or visit the Thames Valley Energy website.
 
Boilers
 
There are currently no recognised discount schemes available, unless you qualify under EAGA’s Warm Front scheme.
 
Information regarding gas condensing boilers can be found on the Directgov website.
 
Renewables
 
Under certain circumstances the installation of solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable sources of energy can qualify for central Government grants.  Contact Thames Valley Energy - see above - for advice.
 
More details
 
Information about energy efficiency can be found on the Energy Saving Trust website or by calling them on: 0800 512 012. Your utilities supplier should be able to give you details about other available schemes.

Wokingham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN.   
Telephone: (0118) 974 6000    Minicom: (0118) 974 6991    Email: wokinghambc@wokingham.gov.uk