Homeowners
Want to make your home more cosy and energy efficient? Home Energy West Yorkshire has lots of ideas. From free simple steps you can take right now to bigger home upgrades – we can help bring your energy bills down.
How we can help homeowners
Energy efficient homes are warmer and more affordable to live in because they are much easier and cheaper to heat. You just need to know who to talk to, to help make it happen. Luckily for you, our experts not only offer honest and impartial energy saving advice, we can help you find professional installers to carry out the work. We can also tell you about trusted schemes and see if you qualify for funding to carry out the work. All you have to do is ask.
Why upgrade your home?
People don’t think twice about upgrading their phone. The same should apply to your home. New advances in energy efficient technologies, such as solar panels and heat pumps, can future-proof your home. Combined with good insulation, they can make it not only warmer and more comfortable but also much cheaper to run. Upgrading your home with energy efficient tech can also add more value to your property and make it more desirable to buyers if you want to move. Our experts are here to explain how everything works and talk you through the benefits of all the options. No jargon, just clear honest advice.
Home energy advice for homeowners
How can I stop damp and condensation?
Did you know that whether you rent or own your home, damp and condensation can cause big problems to the building and for your health in the form of mould?
How can I lower my energy bills this winter?
Saving energy doesn’t have to involve installing a shiny new heat pump or solar PV system. There are so many other small things you can do that cost either nothing or very little and can save you big money.
Which insulation is best for my home?
When it’s cold outside, how warm do you feel in your home? Well, if you’re not as cosy as you think you should be or your bills seem unusually high, heat may be escaping your home.
How can I stop damp and condensation?
Did you know that whether you rent or own your home, damp and condensation can cause big problems to the building and for your health in the form of mould?
How can I lower my energy bills this winter?
Saving energy doesn’t have to involve installing a shiny new heat pump or solar PV system. There are so many other small things you can do that cost either nothing or very little and can save you big money.
Which insulation is best for my home?
When it’s cold outside, how warm do you feel in your home? Well, if you’re not as cosy as you think you should be or your bills seem unusually high, heat may be escaping your home.
Finance and grants for homeowners
Home energy loans
Spread the cost of home energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, new windows, solar panels, or heat pumps with a low interest loan. The loan is designed for homeowners and private landlords who want to invest in their property and reduce bills.
Solar collective buying scheme
This scheme helps homeowners save money on solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging points through group buying.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
Home energy loans
Spread the cost of home energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, new windows, solar panels, or heat pumps with a low interest loan. The loan is designed for homeowners and private landlords who want to invest in their property and reduce bills.
Solar collective buying scheme
This scheme helps homeowners save money on solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging points through group buying.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
Frequently asked questions
There are a number of schemes you can apply for. Funding depends on your circumstances, such as your income and energy efficiency of your home. Visit our Schemes page to find out more.
It depends on your home. Certain things like the type of home you have and which direction your roof faces can make a difference if you are interested in having solar panels or a heat pump installed. Our experts can advise you which are the most suitable. Whether you are eligible for funding depends on your income and how energy efficient your home is.
Get in touch on 0808 196 8270 or request a call back and one of our expert's will be happy to answer all your questions.
Our expert team has loads of ideas for how you can reduce your energy use. They won’t cost a penny and will cut your energy bills. Visit our advice page to find out more.
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