Vulnerable and fuel poor residents across Devon are being encouraged to apply for expert help to help them keep warm and reduce their energy bills by up to £300 a year.
Cosy Devon and the Local Energy Advice Programme (LEAP) is a free advice service supported by Devon County Council and funded by energy suppliers that helps households with energy saving measures. Once the application is accepted, one of LEAP’s expert advisors will visit and look at your current heating and warmth levels in your home. They can install a range of simple measures, provide energy efficiency advice and...
Exeter based Cgon Ltd has launched a revolutionary ‘fuel additive system’ to the motor market.
The product uses unique emission reduction technology that results in significant emission reductions for all fossil fuelled engines, as well as enhanced fuel efficiency.
The 100% recyclable E-zero 1 model can reduce harmful pollutants by up to 80% and improve fuel efficiency by up to 25% for every fuel powered car, van, bus, marine and motor vehicle on the market. The product also reduces engine running temperatures and hydrocarbon build up, prolonging the life of Diesel...
The South Devon Coastal Renewable Energy Network (SDCREN) has secured funding from the Regen SW Community Energy Accelerator Devon County Council fund.
The funding will help investigate and initiate the first building blocks of a local wood fuel hub where local farmers, land owners and the community can work together to source affordable wood fuel, boost the local economy and create employment.
This work follows a SDCREN study into biomass as a suitable fuel for South Devon and a very successful wood fuel from hedges event in March this year at South Pool organised with the...
Devon County Council is encouraging more people to start car sharing this autumn by launching its popular ‘Win a Tank of fuel’ competition once again.
Everyone who registers a journey on the CarShareDevon website, sending a request to share, between now and 30 November 2015 will be entered in the draw to win a tank of fuel, up to the value of £100.
CarShareDevon is a well established website which matches drivers and passengers from across the county who are doing the same or similar journeys. The website allows you to search for others travelling in the same direction as...
Devon and Cornwall Police are continuing to change the way non-payment of fuel incidents are dealt with, to ensure the best service possible can be given to the public with the existing resources.
Across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in 2015 the Force received around 1,600 reports where a customer had left without paying for fuel from a garage forecourt. These are not offences of fraud or theft, where there are indications of intent such the use of false number plates. In many cases they are a mistake on the part of the individual who when advised of their mistake returns...
Households in Exeter estimate that they spend more than £850 per year on heating bills, yet nearly three quarters of adults still feel cold at home according to new research from Barratt Homes.
Spending patterns on heating vary significantly across the country, the Scots are the biggest spenders paying £171 more than those in the South West.
According to research, the biggest influence on heating bills is the age of the property.
Typical new-build homeowners save on average £600 per year when it comes to heating bills. And the gap between old and new is growing – a...
Households across the South West are missing out on their share of £210 million by sticking with their energy company.
By shopping around and taking advantage of the best energy deals on the market, millions of people can save around £200 - and some can save even more.
The ‘Power to Switch’ campaign, launched today, encourages people to switch supplier and save money by visiting www.BeAnEnergyShopper.com .
With 26 energy companies on the market and some fixed deals £100 cheaper than they were a year ago, there’s never been a better time to find a great deal, switch...
Exeter City Council has commissioned a brand new city-wide initiative – a Low Emission Strategy - to improve Exeter’s air quality.
The main aim of the strategy is to protect people - especially the vulnerable - from respiratory and other potentially life-threatening illnesses related to poor air quality caused by traffic.
“Air pollution can be a hidden killer and Exeter is no different to most cities throughout the UK,” said Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for Environment, Health and Wellbeing.
“However we mustn’t be complacent and that’s why we’re trying to...
Students from the University of Exeter are celebrating after winning a national competition with their innovative system which could reduce the headache of searching for a parking space, and help reduce vehicle emissions.
Computer Science students Nicholas Sanders and Humphrey Shotton secured victory in the undergraduate category of the prestigious Raspberry Pi programming competition, held at the Science Museum in London.
Their pioneering system, called PiPark, allows motorists to see whether spaces are available in car parks. The device uses a camera attachment that...
Members of a scheme to tackle rising energy prices have saved a staggering £23,000 off the cost of their domestic heating oil, this year.
Devon County Council says it’s a great example of communities working together to get a better deal on their heating bills.
The Devon Oil Collective works on the principle of buying heating oil in bulk through consolidating its members’ orders and placing them monthly through a dedicated broker who negotiates the best possible price on their behalf.
Typically members are obtaining oil prices 4.67 pence per litre cheaper than the...
