Did you know that you can borrow an energy monitor in the same way you can a book, cd or dvd?  From 18th May 2010, Carmarthenshire residents will be able to borrow an energy monitor for free from Carmarthenshire libraries.

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Energy monitors can be used at home to help save energy and save money on bills.

The display unit (pictured below) will show you how much electricity you are using and what it is costing.

How can I get hold of an Energy Monitor?
You can borrow an energy monitor free of charge from one of fourteen Carmarthenshire libraries, including one of 5 mobile libraries.

 
• Ammanford
• Brynaman
• Burry Port
• Carmarthen
• Cross Hands
• Kidwelly
• Llandeilo
• Llanelli
• Llangennech
• Llwynhendy
• New Castle Emlyn
• St Clears
• Trimsaran
• Whitland
• Mobile library
 

You can borrow the unit for two weeks. The monitors come with an instruction booklet, are easy to install and helps reduce the amount of energy you use in your home.

For more information on sustainability and climate change in Carmarthenshire, please contact:

Eurgain Powell
Sustainability Adviser
Carmarthenshire County Council
sustainability@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
01267 224902

For more information on home energy efficiency, or for a copy of our Home Energy Advice Pack, please contact:

Graham Harries
Home Energy Efficiency Officer
Home Improvement Team
Housing Services,
gharries@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
01554 742254

For free, independent energy saving advice call the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012 or visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk