Epsom and Ewell Energy Group

Welcome to the Epsom and Ewell Energy Group Website!

This site is designed to give Epsom and Ewell residents advice on how to save energy in the home, including cost-free tips, investment in energy efficiency measures, how to reduce fuel costs, and alternative energy sources. There are also links to other sources of advice.

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New Boiler Scrappage Scheme

New Boiler Scrappage Scheme The Government has announced its new boiler scrappage scheme, which provides grants of £400 for new home boilers over 15 years old. The scheme will be run by the Energy Saving Trust. For more details, click on the heading.

CO2 Emissions Reduce in Epsom & Ewell

CO2 Emissions Reduce in Epsom & Ewell The latest Government figures show that CO2 emissions in Epsom & Ewell have decreased. From 2005 to 2007 emissions per head went down from 5.3 tonnes to 5.1 tonnes. Click on the heading for further details.

UK'S First Zero Emission Home

UK'S First Zero Emission Home The Government has set a target of building zero emission homes by 2016. Meanwhile, the UK's first zero emission house has been unveiled. This achieves Level Six of the Code for Sustainable Homes, which means it is effectively carbon neutral.

Home Information Packs - New Rules

Home Information Packs - New Rules Home Information Packs (HIPs), requiring Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to be provided by sellers of homes, were introduced by the Government on 1 August 2007, and the rules about what they require have gradually been tightened since. New rules come into effect on 6 April about Property Informatin Questionnaires, and when a HIP is required. Read about HIPs and EPCs here.