Free Home Energy Checks
Published on 27 October 2017 10:40 AM
Successful winter support
Last year we helped over 100 people to keep warmer in their own homes. Our visit aims to reduce people’s energy bills whilst keeping them warm and well at home by offering:
- Practical advice about keeping warm and well
- Information about winter benefits
- Advice about smarter use of energy
- Referral to other helpful services
- Installation of free energy saving devices such as:- draught excluders, radiator panels, timers and cold alarms
And best of all it is all FREE!
Home visit
Age UK is working with and First Utility to provide Home Energy Checks between Oct 2018 and March 2019. The aim of the visit is to deliver practical energy efficiency information and expert advice to older people. The project will enable people to change energy use behaviour and benefit from small practical measures which could potentially reduce their energy bills whilst remaining warm and well in their own homes.
Qualifying criteria
To qualify for the Home Energy visit you must be :
• Over 65 and on low income (below £16,190 p.a )and /or
• Over 65 and living with a physical or mental disability or other medical condition and/or
• Over 65 and living in a hard to heat property.