valhalla Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Is anybody else freezing? The district heating was meant to be back on at 6am this morning and it's still not on now! I have called the engineer a few times from about 10am and been promised it will be back on anything from 1 hour then the latest update was it would be back on again in 10mins, that was an hour ago!! Wonder how the Gilbert bain is coping without heating and hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhalla Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Very happy to report that the heating and hot water were restored at 3pm yesterday afternoon. We're not freezing anymore!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheesht Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Wonder how the Gilbert bain is coping without heating and hot water. I would think they have a back-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Inky Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Wonder how the Gilbert bain is coping without heating and hot water. I would think they have a back-up? Blankets and kettles ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhalla Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 @ evil inky!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudden Stop Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 ^^^ Could always get a few councillors around, to fill the place with hot air... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 ^^^ Could always get a few councillors around, to fill the place with hot air... Valhalla wanted heating...Not roasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I only got the Shetland Times today and was interested to read about the possibility of two or three wind turbines backing up the district heating scheme. I think the idea of smaller scale wind turbines that directly serve the local community may be a better approach. We should harness our resources for our own benefit. http://www.shetlandtoday.co.uk/Shetlandtimes/content_details.asp?ContentID=23680 BigMouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 http://www.shetland-news.co.uk/news_09_2008/Huge%20hike%20for%20towns%20cheap%20heat.htm why is lerwick getting cheaper energy than the other parts of shetland. they are getting it at half the price we are. unfair if they had to pay the full price there may be more intrest in renewable energy.why is the charitable trust running this scheme at a loss. they must be the only power company to be doing so. the customers should pay the market cost like the rest of us. how much has this scheme cost to set up. when can we in wester skeld expect cheap heating. would it not be cheaper to install alternative heat sorces. my bill for power is going to be over £1500 so im looking forward to getting a cheque for £750 from the charitable trust. (*** Mod - Merged ***) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddtablet Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 There is currently a scheme for folk who pay more that 10% of their household income on fuel costs. It is called Enerrgyplus Care although there is criteria which needs to be met. Citizen's Advice should have details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 you need to be on benifits. its odd i scotland you the coldest area of britian but you have the worst warm front scheme. in england you could get a new heating system and cavity wall insulation for nothing if your on a disabilty benifit/child/working tax credit. up here its restricted to the over 75s. ive been told irs going to be a cold winter what joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 in england you could get a new heating system and cavity wall insulation for nothing if your on a disabilty benifit/child/working tax credit. up here its restricted to the over 75s. Eh? I don't think that's right. Try phoning Hjaltland Housing or someone for confirmation. I know people under 75 who have had grant assistance for new heating systems. Don't know if they got it free but it was certainly substantially assisted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 any way back to the question why id the trust losing money on the district heating scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooks Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 If you or your spouse are in receipt of certain income-related benefits, or are aged 60 or over, you may be eligible for a grant of up to £500 to have your home insulated under the Scottish Government's Warm Deal. If you are aged 60 or over and not in receipt of income-related benefits, you can get a smaller grant of up to £125. The Home Energy Efficiency (Scheme) Scotland Regulations, effective from January 2007, also extended the Warm Deal programme to households with children with disabilities and receiving the Disability Living Allowance. These homes can have free insulation measures installed up to the value of £500. Warm Deal Edit --> More info on the Sic Website Back to the question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I downloaded SHEAP's last set of accounts from Companies House. They show a profit of £167,938 for the year to 31 March 2007 and a profit of £104,946 for the previous year. Any losses must be more recent. It's hard to tell from the article if SHEAP is actually currently running at a loss or has just not been raking in as much profit as it could. Neville Martin does say I have profit targets to meet to give returns to the charitable trust I believe there ar plans for a district heating scheme in Scalloway in the distant future, but the cost of pipework makes it too expensive for sparsely populated rural areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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