1. Vic Allison Deputy Managing Director 31 October 2011

2. Introduction Fuel poverty - nationally 30% of homes not on mains gas Localism agenda Council Promise: “Enable local communities to build resilience through promoting bulk purchasing of heating oil and LPG for households not on a main fuel supply” Three events involving suppliers already Further event focussing on the practicalities of setting up and running buying groups

3. Buying Groups Best Practice Guide recently published www.acre.org.uk Practical information to help communities set up and run oil buying groups Case studies from Oxfordshire and Norfolk Suggestions apply equally to LPG buying groups

4. Why join an oil buying group? Reduction in unit price Fewer vehicle movements Social cohesion

5. Points to consider before setting up an oil buying group Keep the buying group local Working with partners Time Promoting an oil club Establish good communication Administering an oil buying group Members’ financial welfare

6. Minimum order volumes Buying oil at the best price Variations in prices Safe deliveries Purchasing heating oil

7. Targeted at those not on mains gas Solar thermal hot water systems, air source / ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers Ends March 2012, but is cash limited Grants from £300 - £1250 Call Energy Saving Trust 0800 512012 or visit their website www.energysavingtrust.org.uk Renewable Heat Premium