Home Insulation Partnership
Free cavity, external, or internal wall and loft insulation to all householders*
Carmarthenshire County Council is working in conjunction with Domestic and General Insulation Ltd to offer all householders free cavity wall and loft insulation*. Together we also offer a range of other energy efficient measures which could help you reduce heating bills and make your home warmer:
FREE External wall insulation*
FREE Internal wall insulation*
Solar PV (electricity generation)
Solar thermal (hot water generation)
Energy efficient heating systems
*Subject to survey, property size and available funding.
Domestic and General Insulation Ltd are the endorsed contractors for this scheme and are fully accredited by all relevant bodies for the installation of energy efficient measures. A fully qualified energy efficient surveyor will visit your property to advise you on the measures that you would benefit you and inform you of your grant entitlement.
If you wish to know more about this service or wish to arrange a free no obligation survey then please contact the Carmarthenshire Direct - 01267 234567.
Energy Monitor Loan Scheme
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 that are listed below, 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
• Any 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.