Householders in Amber Valley are being urged to take advantage of free loft and cavity wall insulation during 2012 - which is available to residents regardless of household income from Warmstreets - working in partnership with Amber Valley Borough Council.

This time limited offer includes free loft insulation for any private household (owned or rented) that currently has none (or less than 60mm), as well as free cavity wall insulation. Those who already have at least 60mm of loft insulation can pay a subsidised price of just £99 to have it topped up to the recommended level of 270mm.The offer is subject to survey and on a first come first served basis.

Joanne Walker, Amber Valley Borough Council's energy officer said: "Not only can we now install loft and cavity wall insulation without charging, but you will save money on your energy bills for years to come as your home will be easier and cheaper to heat - up to £175 a year if you install loft insulation. It will also reduce the impact of your household's impact on the environment."
Householders who are interested can call Warmstreets on 0800 043 9569, or if calling from a mobile, 0333 577 9569, to arrange a survey today. Alternatively, visit: www.warmstreets.co.uk. Offers are subject to survey and depend on house size.

Notes for Editors:
1. Amber Valley Boroughis working in partnership with Apex Carbon Solutionsand Marches Energy Agency to offer our Warmstreets Insulation Scheme ( www.warmstreets.co.uk).

2. The Energy Saving Trust ( www.energysavingtrust.org.uk) estimates that installing loft insulation in a house which previously had none could save a household up to £175 a year on their energy bills and installing cavity wall insulation could save around £135 a year. Homes which top up their loft insulation could save around £25 per year.

3. Residents can get more advice on saving energy by visiting www.everybodys-talking.org/. This website is the energy saving and climate change portal for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

4. Amber Valley Borough Council is a member of theLocal Authorities Energy Partnership. This partnership is made up of all 20 local authorities in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, including the Peak District National Park Authority. It supports and co-ordinates activities to tackle fuel poverty and climate change and to develop sustainable energy solutions across the two counties. This includes high profile public campaigns which encourage individuals and communities to reduce carbon emissions and save money.

Warmstreets can also offer renewable technologies, solid wall insulation, replacement heating systems and other improvements.