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Vic Allison Deputy Managing Director 31 October 2011

Vic Allison Deputy Managing Director 31 October 2011. Introduction. • Fuel poverty - nationally 30% of homes not on mains gas • Localism agenda

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Vic Allison Deputy Managing Director 31 October 2011

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  1. Vic Allison Deputy Managing Director 31 October 2011

  2. Introduction • Fuel poverty - nationally 30% of homes not on mains gas • Localism agenda • Council Promise: “Enable local communities to build resilience through promoting bulk purchasing of heating oil and LPG for households not on a main fuel supply” • Three events involving suppliers already • Further event focussing on the practicalities of setting up and running buying groups

  3. Buying Groups • Best Practice Guide recently published www.acre.org.uk • Practical information to help communities set up and run oil buying groups • Case studies from Oxfordshire and Norfolk • Suggestions apply equally to LPG buying groups

  4. Why join an oil buying group? • Reduction in unit price • Fewer vehicle movements • Social cohesion

  5. Points to consider before setting up an oil buying group • Keep the buying group local • Working with partners • Time • Promoting an oil club • Establish good communication • Administering an oil buying group • Members’ financial welfare

  6. Purchasing heating oil • Minimum order volumes • Buying oil at the best price • Variations in prices • Safe deliveries

  7. Renewable Heat Premium • Targeted at those not on mains gas • Solar thermal hot water systems, air source / ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers • Ends March 2012, but is cash limited • Grants from £300 - £1250 • Call Energy Saving Trust 0800 512012 or visit their website www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

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