ENERGY
Keep COSIE
this winter
The time for woolly hats,
scarves and mittens may
be a few months away,
but a few simple steps
now could make heating
your home easier and
cheaper this winter,
reports Andy Mahady.
I
f you are not sure what steps to
take, a range of help and advice is
available from the Cold Weather
Support in Ealing programme
(COSIE). Any resident can make a free
call to COSIE and receive tips and
information on how to keep their home
snug and warm this winter and how to
keep energy bills down too. You may
be offered an appointment with the
council’s handyperson service to arrange
home improvements designed to retain
heat and save energy. This could include
a free boiler service or repair.
Some residents may also qualify for
a free home visit by a ‘Green Doctor’
who can offer tailored energy advice
and support. Energy saving measures
such as draught-proofing, low energy
light bulbs and reflective radiator
panels may also be offered. Additional
support is available for those who are
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around ealing
Autumn 2015
Save money
Switch your energy supplier in special
auction. Register before 13 October at
www.biglondonenergyswitch.org.uk