Energy efficiency is about making sure the energy that goes into heating, lighting and providing power in your home is not wasted. Because energy costs money, it's about not wasting money as well.
Being energy efficient means using common sense to reduce the amount of fuel you use. At the same time you can make your home more comfortable and the bills more affordable.
Leicester City Council’s Home Energy Office has been set up to tackle issues around fuel poverty and affordable warmth. We provide advice and assistance to private sector households wishing to implement energy efficient measures into their homes.
We are currently based at 35 Rowsley Street, Leicester. LE5 5JP. Telephone (0116) 221 1170.
Services We Provide
- General advice on energy efficiency and referral to grant-aided schemes for free insulation and heating measures where applicable.
- Cost illustrations and comparisons – we use a schedule of rates to ensure accurate and competitive quotations can be obtained for works.
- Corgi registered contractors – all of our heating contractors are Corgi gas registered and provide good customer care and after-sales support.
- Supervision of works – we can offer a full specification and contract administration of any works you may wish to carry out.
Energy efficiency schemes currently available:
Energy Sense
Operating across the city, this scheme offers householders a free home visit to provide an energy audit of your property, together with advice, recommendations on measures and product availability, and a tailored information pack with cost illustrations for proposed energy efficiency improvement works.
Health Through Warmth
The Health Through Warmth scheme aims to improve the levels of warmth, comfort and quality of life for vulnerable people who have a cold or damp related illness.
Health Through Warmth maybe able to assist with:
- Cavity wall and loft insulation
- Boiler repairs or replacement (if broken)
- Heating systems or appliances
- Energy efficiency and benefits advice
- Access to grants and other funds
To find out if you are eligible or for further information about the scheme please visit www.healththroughwarmth.com
Warm Front
The Home Energy Office is a referral agent for the Warm Front scheme, a nationwide government initiative designed to provide low-income families with adequate heating and hot water.
Warm Front Top up
This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Warm Front clients needing to meet additional costs not covered by funding available through the Warm Front scheme.
Hot Lofts
A project which is being run in conjunction with British Gas to provide free loft and cavity wall insulation measures.
Energy Vision
This scheme provides interest-free loans to help householders pay for energy-efficient improvements.
Leicester Solar Scheme
This new initiative is operating in partnership with Groundwork Leicester and Leicestershire and offers grant funding towards the cost of fitting either solar panels or a solar hot water system to your home. The amount of funding on offer is limited, so if you are interested, please call 0116 222 0228 for further information and details of how to apply. You can also find more information on the Groundwork website.
Call the Home Energy Office on 221 1170 for further information on all these services.
