Carmarthenshire energy saving campaign starts
A major energy saving campaign is underway to help Carmarthenshire families save money this winter. Housing chiefs are behind a drive to stamp out fuel poverty and help residents who are hardest hit by rising energy prices. Officers hope the plan will make homes warmer and more environmentally friendly. Roadshows are being planned to give advice on ways to save money, and targeted promotions will be staged in areas hardest hit by fuel poverty. A Home Energy Advice Pack is available, which is full of energy saving tips and information on ways to make your home warmer. A dedicated energy efficiency advisor is on hand to support residents, and help is given on efficient heating systems, home insulation, maximising benefit uptake and grant funding for energy improvements. Carmarthenshire County Council is leading the campaign, at a time when thousands of people are suffering health and financial difficulties because of high heating costs. Officers say the moves will help improve the health...