Moseley Community Development Trust is working with partners in the voluntary sector and Birmingham City Council to deliver a new project over the next year. The project will seek to support homeowners to save energy at home and reduce their CO2 emissions.

Free home energy advice in Moseley, Northfield and Washwood Heath

To arrange an appointment with an energy advisor in Moseley

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Home Energy Efficiency

Energy in the home

Homes which are not energy efficient can be

• expensive to run

• less comfortable than they could be

• a contributor to poor health

These are just some of the factors to consider when thinking about home energy advice.

On the positive side, energy efficient homes

• cost less to run,

• are more comfortable (cooler in Summer, warmer in Winter) ,

• support well-being.

• are more attractive to potential buyers.

With fuel prices increasing steadily, a small outlay now could save thousands of pounds over the coming years, and, depending on your circumstances, you may be able to have the work done for free.

Aspects of Home energy

Age and type of property

Older buildings usually have solid walls and older style windows, whereas newer builds have cavity walls and modern window frames. Heating systems range from coal fires and stand-alone heaters to centralised systems with sophisticated controllers. Heating requirements can vary from elderly and families needing heating 24 hours a day, to young professionals who only use it early morning and late evening. Aspects like these, all influence the potential and cost of energy improvements.

Windows and doors

Efficient glazing and draught exclusion can save up-to £140 a year.

Roof and loft

Insulating the loft can cut energy bills by up-to a third, and there are numerous grant providers.

Hot water and central heating

Updating your boiler and heating system can significantly reduce energy bills, and depending on your circumstances, the work could be done for free.

Lighting and appliances

Improvements in lighting technology means low-energy light-bulbs and appliances use up-to 80% less energy. Changing or replacing old with new can save up-to £7 a year, per bulb, and they can last up-to 12 times as long.

Home Energy Advice

At Moseley CDT we provide a free Home Energy Advice service.

We can :

Assess

Look at how you use energy in your home

Identify

Help you identify areas where there’s room for improvement

Plan

Discuss what you can do to decrease your fuel bills

Help

Help you look for grants to make improvements as easily and cheaply as possible

The home energy advice project is supported by the Working Neighbourhood Fund