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        "rendered": "Help Us Improve Tiree\u2019s Homes \u2013 Free EPCs Available!\u00a0"
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        "rendered": "<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ti-fg-alt-background-color has-background eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>We need your help! Are you a Tiree resident who:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\ud83c\udfe1 Would describe your home as poorly insulated?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\ud83d\udcb7 Spends more than 10% of your income on energy bills, and finds it a challenge to pay for food and other living essentials on your remaining income?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">If so, we want to hear from you! Thanks to support from Argyll &amp; Bute Council&#8217;s Supporting Communities Fund, <strong>we\u2019re offering free Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to 30 eligible residents<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">An EPC gives you a detailed report on your home\u2019s energy efficiency and provides tailored recommendations to make it warmer and cheaper to heat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">By getting an EPC, you\u2019ll not only help us understand the state of housing on Tiree \u2013 you\u2019ll also gain valuable insights into ways you could reduce your bills and improve your comfort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We have limited spaces for free EPCs, so don\u2019t miss your chance! To see if you qualify, get in touch with us today using the form below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Even if you\u2019re not eligible for a free EPC, we encourage everyone to contact Home Energy Scotland for a free Home Energy Check. They can offer advice on how to improve your home\u2019s insulation and energy efficiency, as well as information on any grants or support available to help lower your energy bills. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/homeenergyscotland.org.uk\" class=\"ek-link\">homeenergyscotland.org.uk<\/a> or call 0808 808 2282 to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-3e8e50c4-666d-413f-bdb5-bc3319f666c5\" id=\"wpforms-13400\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-13400\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"13400\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13387\" data-token=\"0dd0149ee47df597049ba59fc7c81dcc\" data-token-time=\"1776846912\" data-trp-original-action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13387\"><div class=\"wpforms-head-container\"><div class=\"wpforms-title\">Funded Energy Performance Certificate Enquiry Form <\/div><div class=\"wpforms-description\">Apply for a FREE EPC online<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-13400-field_16-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio\" data-field-id=\"16\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Are you a full time resident of Tiree? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><ul id=\"wpforms-13400-field_16\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_16_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][16]\" value=\"Yes\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_16_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_16_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][16]\" value=\"No\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_16_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13400-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Name <span 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id=\"wpforms-13400-field_3_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" value=\"Estate Agent\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_3_3\">Estate Agent<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_3_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" value=\"Other (please specify below)\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_3_4\">Other (please specify below)<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13400-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"4\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_4\">Other: Relationship to Property<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_4\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][4]\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13400-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-address\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Property Details <span 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Code<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13400-field_5-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"5\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_5\">Directions to Property<\/label><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">If you think it would helpful, please provide either a What3Words reference or additional directions as to where your property is located. <\/div><textarea id=\"wpforms-13400-field_5\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][5]\" ><\/textarea><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13400-field_12-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio\" data-field-id=\"12\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Would you describe your property as poorly insulated? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">Examples of when we would typically consider a property as &#8220;poorly insulated&#8221; would be if it is difficult to keep warm during winter, has higher-than-expected energy bills for its size, experiences significant issues with condensation, and\/or has single-glazed windows. <\/div><ul id=\"wpforms-13400-field_12\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_12_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][12]\" value=\"Yes\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_12_2\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_12_3\" name=\"wpforms[fields][12]\" value=\"No\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_12_3\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13400-field_14-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio\" data-field-id=\"14\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Do you pay more than 10% of your income on energy bills?  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\">*<\/span><\/label><div class=\"wpforms-field-description\">We also are keen to hear from people who do not spend more than 10% of their income on energy bills, but only because their home is not heated to 21 degrees in the living area and 18 degrees in any other room. <\/div><ul id=\"wpforms-13400-field_14\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_14_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][14]\" value=\"Yes\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_14_2\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13400-field_14_4\" name=\"wpforms[fields][14]\" value=\"No, but only because I do not heat my home to 21 degrees in the living area and 18 degrees elsewhere\" required><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13400-field_14_4\">No, but only because I do not heat my home to 21 degrees in the living area and 18 degrees elsewhere<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" 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