CEREDIGION County Council has been commended at an awards ceremony for its energy efficiency efforts.

Nominated by Warm Wales, the council was commended for an award for showing true commitment to promoting energy efficiency in Llandysul, Llanarth and Cardigan.

Work included the installation of external wall insulation and other minor measures, such as loft insulation and upgrading heating systems within 212 properties.

Within the Warm Homes Arbed scheme, Citizens Advice was employed to deliver energy advice and raise awareness of energy efficiency measures in the home to reduce carbon emissions and in turn, global warming.

Other schemes included the installation of 16 biomass and solar panels in Tregaron and hinterland area; 40 draught-proofing installations in properties in the Borth area; and 100 heated seat covers for vulnerable residents targeting Disabled Facilities applications.

Ceredigion was also the first council to launch the ECO Flexibility scheme in Wales and undertook a procurement exercise to produce a framework for companies to deliver the works.

And the council has also launched the Oil Syndicate for all areas of the county as well as delivering various other energy efficiency schemes and advice.

Cllr Rhodri Evans, Cabinet member with responsibility for lifestyle services, said: “Receiving this commendation for the hard work that has been put into schemes to promote energy efficiency within Ceredigion at a regional event is wonderful and shows the hard work of our staff. I would like to thank these members of staff for their hard work in ensuring these schemes are delivered in rural West Wales to provide a healthy and happy lifestyle for our residents.”

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