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Live webchat with domestic energy expert Charlotte Lawrance, Mon 12 January, 1-2pm

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GeraldineMumsnet · 07/01/2009 21:16

Charlotte's visiting MN to answer your questions about how to save money on your home's energy bills. As usual, if you can't make the chat but have questions you'd like to ask, please post them here. Charlotte has two children under six and a third on the way, plus four dogs, so she'll need a cup of tea and a sit down! Join us on Monday.

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:00

Hello all
Hope you've all got your sandwiches and any unasked questions ready.
We're delighted to welcome Charlotte on so over to you...

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:03

Grin
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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:06

trinanz, I think Charlotte has just answered your question, in her answer to Hunkermunker.

'Although you said you are not moving you could always ask a DEA to come and assess your property and produce an Energy Performance Certificate as that will highlight where you can save the most money and reduce your energy consumption.'

(She really is an efficiency expert )

HTH

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:08

Charlotte, on the windows thing - what if you don't have double glazing after 2002?
Would "proper" secondary glazing make a difference to a rating?

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:20

Would an assessment by a DEA include advice on e.g. local council grants for help with insulation stuff etc?

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:36

Charlotte
Not sure if you saw this one from Wilfself, am flagging in case you didn't:

How can I tell if my walls are suitable for cavity insulation? How to find a reputable supplier? The various websites run by Energy bods are impenetrable and seem just to be advertising portals. Local authority no help either. VERY difficult to find out good information about whether to buy loose bead, fibre, the stuff that is sprayed with glue and what to ask of installers.

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:47

Charlotte - I know you're running out of time, but before you go please can you advise me on how best to insulate a cellar?

Loft is done but cellar is FREEZING and chills the whole ground floor and the staircase above it {BRR}

Thanks

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 13:52

I think we'll have to do more via the floor then.

Just time to say a huge thank you to Charlotte for answering all of our questions and wish her best of luck with the impending arrival .

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OliviaMumsnet · 12/01/2009 14:38

If you're looking for more information, have a look here

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OliviaMumsnet · 13/01/2009 19:23

Hi Robinpud and Ilovetochat

Just posting to say sorry that your questions weren't answered. When doing webchats, we do have limited time available.

Charlotte did her best but it's likely that she didn't have the relevant answer to your questions;as some of the questions did not come under the expertise of a Domestic Energy Assessor.

Thanks
MN Towers

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OliviaMumsnet · 14/01/2009 15:01

Hi Robinpud - we'll look into this.

In the meantime, anyone looking for more info can also look here: -www.direct.gov.uk/epc
M Towers

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