Home Parish Council Climate & Nature Emergency Freshford & Limpley Stoke Home Energy Group Retrofit

Retrofit

For example: Insulation, Glazing

Future Proof offer independent and impartial advice to homeowners in the South West of England to take the confusion out of planning energy saving home improvements.

Taking energy efficiency measures one by one without attention to how they’ll interact may cause problems.

For some older houses that have very thick stone walls, internal insulation may be more suitable than external cladding. It may also be appropriate if your house is in a conservation area, with restrictions on changing the appearance.

Insulation helps to keep heat in during winter and can help to keep heat out during the summer. By insulating our homes, we also burn less fuel, which is better for the environment.

If you want to reduce your carbon emissions and keep your energy bills low, installing insulation or draught-proofing will reduce heat loss.

CSE provide advice and information on a wide range of energy saving topics. CSE help people understand all about different forms of insulation, how to get the most out of the heating in their homes, as well as help understanding their energy bills.

A guide to improving the energy efficiency of traditional homes in the city of Bath.

Ideas from B&NES of energy saving improvements that you could potentially have installed in your home.

A detailed, practical guidance for B&NES community on retrofit and sustainable construction.

Professional advice should always be sought before undertaking any home improvements.

Published

20 May 2022

Last Updated

10 November 2022