Energy Efficiency Information
Energy Efficiency Information
UK Home Information Pack (HIP)
The UK Home Information Pack (HIP) is a mandatory survey called a home condition report produced by a home inspector and will be required before your property is advertised for sale. The Pack includes an Energy Performance Certificate, containing advice on how to cut carbon emissions and fuel bills. HIP's are being introduced on a phased basis and currently all 4 bedroom properties put up for sale require a report.
Insulating your Home
Insulating your home may not be as expensive as you think, and there are many grants currently available to help you - several of which will provide 100% funding if you qualify under the rules of the scheme.
Claim £75 off your Council Tax by Insulating your Home
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council are working in partnership with Hillserve and British Gas to provide residents with low cost cavity wall and loft insulation.
Claim your two free Energy Saving Lightbulbs
If you recycle your waste, then complete the form found in your Council Tax mailing and take it to your nearest Library or Customer Service Centre to claim your 2 free low energy light bulbs. This offer is open to Tameside residents until stocks last.
Other sources of further information and advice below:
Energy Savings Trust - www.est.org.uk 
Defra - www.defra.gov.uk
Funding for renewable energy projects for both commercial and domestic installations - www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Advice and assistance for Local Authorities and Businesses on saving energy - The Carbon Trust - www.carbontrust.co.uk
Visit the Act on CO2 website to find out more about your carbon foot print.