Home Energy
An efficient home is one that reduces unnecessary energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. An energy efficient home not only reduces the costs of your bills but reduces the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that are released in the atmosphere. Homes that use energy supplied from fossil fuels are responsible for significant emissions of CO2. In fact, according to the BBC, nearly two-thirds of UK homes fail to meet long-term energy efficiency targets. This means pumping tonnes more CO2 into the atmosphere and more money out of our pockets than necessary!
By making our homes more energy efficient, we can help reduce bills, our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Cambridgeshire's Energy and Retrofit Partnership:
Action on Energy Cambridgeshire is a partnership between between Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. This partnership is called Cambridgeshire's Energy & Retrofit Partnership (CERP).
Together we provide our communities with advice on how to maximise the energy efficiency of their homes, save money on their energy bills and cut their carbon emissions. Our authoritative advice includes information on the energy efficiency measures available, practical guidance, funding opportunities and support to find an installer.
Within this partnership, Huntingdonshire District Council apply for and administer government grants to help low-income households install energy-efficiency improvements and low-carbon heating. Grants are available for homeowners and private landlords. To find out more about the different schemes, please click here.
Find out if your eligible for any Home Energy government grants here! (Takes around 5 minutes to complete)
Would you like to speak to someone at Huntingdonshire District Council about Home Energy? Email us at HomeEnergy@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
What schemes are there?
You can find further information here:
- Find energy grants for your home (Help to Heat) - GOV.UK
- Great British Insulation Scheme Apply for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme - GOV.UK
- Funding - Action on Energy Cambridgeshire (actiononenergycambs.org)
Tips on how to save energy in your home:
Source: Quick tips to save energy at home - Energy Saving Trust
Who can I talk to?
Energy Saving Trust - Contact us - Energy Saving Trust
PECT - Energy Advice Referral Form - PECT
National Energy Action (NEA) - Get Help - National Energy Action (NEA)
Citizens Advice - Contact us - Citizens Advice
Age UK - Home Energy Checks
Your energy supplier
Natwest Home Energy Hub - Home Energy Plan | NatWest
B&Q Energy Saving Service - Services to help you save energy
Finding a contractor for energy efficiency measures - Find trusted tradespeople with quality at heart • TrustMark
Want to know more about heat pumps? Find a local one near you! www.visitaheatpump.com
Where can I find advice on saving energy?
How to save energy and lower your bills this winter - Help for Households
Tips on how to save energy at home and help the planet - BBC News
Your energy supply - Citizens Advice
Energy advice for your home - Energy Saving Trust
Guidance and Installation - Action on Energy Cambridgeshire (actiononenergycambs.org)
What are EPCs?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rate homes from A to G based on their energy efficiency, with A being extremely efficient and G being very energy inefficient.
What does retrofit mean?
Retrofit refers to any improvement work on an existing building to improve its energy efficiency, making them easier to heat, able to retain that heat for longer, and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. It's important to to carry out any necessary building maintenance to reap the best results of retrofitting your home.
Huntingdonshire District Council are currently writing a Retrofit guide. You may find some helpful information in Cambridge City Council's Retrofit Guide here.
