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The Switch Together, Save Together campaign has negotiated some amazing exclusive offers which are now available to all those who register. Our winning tariffs from e.on & Scottish Power average...
View ArticleA strategy to end cold homes for good
Future governments will now, for the first time, be required by law to tackle fuel poverty by making the coldest, leakiest homes in England more energy efficient.This new Fuel poverty strategy – the...
View ArticleSwitch Together, Save Together Shortlisted for UK Housing Awards 2015
We’re delighted to anounce that the Switch Together, Save Together campaign has been shortlisted for the UK Housing Awards 2015. The awards recognise outstanding work by organisations that seek to...
View ArticleMerseyside Collective Switch achieves £500,000 milestone
Due to the success of the Switch Together, Save Together campaign the switching window has been extended until midnight on 30th March. So far this round has saved over 700 households over £196,000 a...
View ArticleAffordable Living Officer Vacancy at South Liverpool Homes
South Liverpool Homes are currently recruiting an Affordable Living Officer - Fixed Term until 1 May 2016.Fixed term contract until 1 May 2016Hours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £21,027 - £22,134 per...
View ArticleVIRIDIS Members Sefton Council and South Liverpool Homes nationally...
National Energy Action (NEA), the national charity which aims to eradicate fuel poverty and campaigns for greater investment in energy efficiency to help those who are poor and vulnerable, has anounced...
View ArticleREECH project celebrates success
More than 100 delegates from across the North West attended a special seminar at Liverpool Maritime Museum earlier this week to hear about the success of the REECH project. The REECH (Renewables and...
View ArticleHeatwave - Looking After Yourself and Others
During this period of warm summer weather, it's important to remember to look after yourself and others, particularly young children, older people and other vulnerable groups. Fortunately, by following...
View ArticleretroFIT for the FUTURE
VIRIDIS submitted an European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Stage 1 application entitled ‘retroFIT for the FUTURE’ in May 2015 as part of the Liverpool City Region Low Carbon Call Liverpool City...
View ArticleWarm Homes Discount Scheme
Warm Homes Discount - Don't Miss out on £140For winter 2015 to 2016, you could get a £140 discount on your electricity bill through the Warm Home Discount Scheme.Pensioners in receipt of Pension...
View ArticleWorried About Paying Your Fuel Bills this Coming Winter?
Throughout the autumn and winter months VIRIDIS partners will be running a number of events across the Liverpool City Region as part of the VIRIDIS Winter Warmth campaign.The aim of the campaign is to...
View ArticleWarm in Winter Poetry Competition!
We are giving young people in the local area a chance to win a new bike by writing a poem or rap. What can I write about? We want a poem or rap that tells us something about being warm in winter,...
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Mersey-wide campaign to help residents stay warm this winter
A Mersey-wide campaign to help residents keep warm this winter and tackle fuel poverty has been launched.The VIRIDIS Winter Warmth campaign is backed by 17 local authorities and housing associations in...
View ArticleMerseyside Collective Switch
The opportunity to join the Collective Switch ends at midnight on 16 November We’re working with local charity Energy Projects Plus to help keep local people warm and well this winter. The Merseyside...
View ArticleCould you be eligible for FREE heating or insulation?
Halton Borough Council, working in partnership with Warm Zones and Energy Projects Plus, has secured funding to help residents to keep warm in their home at an affordable cost. The help available to...
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VIRIDIS' John Bowker discusses Fuel Poverty in Housing Mazgazine
This month's edition of Housing Magazine features an in-depth article on fuel poverty and efforts to tackle the issue in Merseyside. The article profiles the work of VIRIDIS and its members, and...
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Christmas Comes Early for Young Poets
Three young aspiring poets have received some early presents this Christmas after winning a brand new bike in the VIRIDIS ‘Warm in Winter’ poetry competition.Local kids, Hannah McAlinden (aged age 6,...
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Still time to be a part of the Merseyside Collective Switch!
Average savings of £311 for energy switchers!The registration deadline for the Merseyside Collective Switch has now been extended to the 31st October.The scheme has saved local people in excess of...
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Community event on surviving winter
FREE help and advice about keeping warm and staying healthy during the winter will be available at a community event at St George’s Hall, Liverpool.The Winter Survival Regional Event takes place on...
View ArticleExclusive Market Beating Deal from Merseyside Collective Switch
Offers are now in for the Merseyside Collective Switch with an exclusive offer being negotiated for those who registered to take part.Over 10,000 people have now registered for the Merseyside...
View ArticleFunding to Tackle Fuel Poverty
The next closing date for applications to the Scottish Power Energy People Trust is 8th March 2017.The Trust provides grants to registered charities for projects that address fuel poverty. Registered...
View ArticleProfiling Exemplar Houses @ LJMU
In September 2016, Liverpool John Moores University in partnership with BRE officially opened three full-scale ‘eco’ houses on the Byrom Street campus. The houses are designed to standards from the...
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Community winter welfare event is a big success
North Birkenhead Development Trust worked in partnership to deliver a successful winter welfare event at the St. James Centre on Friday 13th January.The event was held as part of National Energy...
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Winter Warmth event is another hot success
St Helens Council and local partners undertake an annual Winter Warmer campaign to inform residents on the best ways to stay warm and well over winter, whilst saving money and becoming more energy...
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Collective Switch - Winning Tariffs Announced
The winning tariffs for the Merseyside Collective Switch have just been announced.The main winning tariff is from EDF, a major supplier with a five-star service rating.The tariff is price fixed for one...
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