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
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10 September 2025How 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?
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10 September 2025How 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.
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10 September 2025Which 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.
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10 September 2025How can I make my home warmer?
The best way to make your home warmer and lower your energy bills is to take a “whole house” approach. This means looking at your home as one complete system, so all the improvements work together to create a warm comfortable home that cuts your energy bills.
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13 October 2025What is an EPC, and how can it help me make my home warmer?
You may have heard EPC mentioned a lot where saving energy is concerned. But what does EPC stand for? Why do you need one? And how can it help you make your home more energy efficient and cut your energy bills?
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13 October 2025Which heating system is right for me?
Most people in West Yorkshire have traditional central heating systems which heats their whole house. However, with new advances in technology, there are so many more heating options available today. But which heating system is right for you and your home?
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10 September 2025Should I get a heat pump for my house?
Heat pumps are becoming more and more popular as an energy efficient and greener way to heat your home. But what are they, how do they work and should you get a heat pump for your home?
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10 September 2025Are solar panels right for my home?
With more than 1.3 million properties having solar panels, powering your home from the sun’s energy is becoming more and more common.
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10 September 2025What is a home energy plan?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
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10 September 2025Is my home suitable for energy improvements?
If you’re wondering whether your home could be warmer and cheaper to heat, the answer is almost always yes. We can help you discover which improvements are right for you and your home.
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10 September 2025What is whole house retrofit, and how does it work?
You might have heard people talk about a whole house retrofit. But what does that mean? And is it right for you?
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10 September 2025What is the trusted installer and end-to-end support service?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid-for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
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 make my home warmer?
The best way to make your home warmer and lower your energy bills is to take a “whole house” approach. This means looking at your home as one complete system, so all the improvements work together to create a warm comfortable home that cuts your energy bills.
What is an EPC, and how can it help me make my home warmer?
You may have heard EPC mentioned a lot where saving energy is concerned. But what does EPC stand for? Why do you need one? And how can it help you make your home more energy efficient and cut your energy bills?
Which heating system is right for me?
Most people in West Yorkshire have traditional central heating systems which heats their whole house. However, with new advances in technology, there are so many more heating options available today. But which heating system is right for you and your home?
Should I get a heat pump for my house?
Heat pumps are becoming more and more popular as an energy efficient and greener way to heat your home. But what are they, how do they work and should you get a heat pump for your home?
Are solar panels right for my home?
With more than 1.3 million properties having solar panels, powering your home from the sun’s energy is becoming more and more common.
What is a home energy plan?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
Is my home suitable for energy improvements?
If you’re wondering whether your home could be warmer and cheaper to heat, the answer is almost always yes. We can help you discover which improvements are right for you and your home.
What is whole house retrofit, and how does it work?
You might have heard people talk about a whole house retrofit. But what does that mean? And is it right for you?
What is the trusted installer and end-to-end support service?
We offer trusted paid-for survey and support services through our partner, Furbnow. After you have received advice from our free service you can choose to install improvements yourself, or you might want to take advantage of our paid-for services which give you the peace of mind that you are getting the right information and support throughout the process.
Finance and grants for homeowners
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06 November 2025Home 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.
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04 November 2025Solar collective buying scheme
This scheme helps homeowners save money on solar panels, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging points through group buying.
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21 October 2025
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.
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21 October 2025Warm homes local grant scheme
You could get free energy saving improvements made to your home if you’re on a low income, getting certain benefits and living in certain postcode areas in Leeds or Huddersfield.
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21 October 2025Interest-free homeowner loans
Wakefield Council offers interest-free loans to homeowners who need to carry out emergency or essential repairs to their homes or who need to make their homes more energy-efficient and save money on their heating bills.
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21 October 2025Disabled facilities grant
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home.
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.
Warm homes local grant scheme
You could get free energy saving improvements made to your home if you’re on a low income, getting certain benefits and living in certain postcode areas in Leeds or Huddersfield.
Interest-free homeowner loans
Wakefield Council offers interest-free loans to homeowners who need to carry out emergency or essential repairs to their homes or who need to make their homes more energy-efficient and save money on their heating bills.
Disabled facilities grant
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home.
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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