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Help Available For Islanders To Cut Energy Bills

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 10:42

By Dominic Kureen X @WriteOnDom

Help is available for Islanders to save money on rising energy bills.

With energy prices set to spike in January, residents are being urged to get their heating systems checked for free through EnergyWise.

Radiators, boilers, loft insulation and other measures, such as solar panels, can be explored by booking a home visit.

“Ultimately, the whole purpose of this project is to help people make their homes warmer and cheaper to heat,” said Lisa Beaney, Director of Green Isle of Wight CIC, which runs EnergyWise.

“We can offer a full check of everything in your home to ensure it’s as efficient as possible, and help make improvements where required. 

“Even if we can just suggest some small changes - it could be as simple as changing your light bulbs - then all these little things add up into something really noticeable around the price of your bills.”

A home visit involves testing radiators with thermal imaging cameras to check if they are working efficiently, with help and advice available to adjust them if necessary. 

Simple changes alone can save residents around ten percent on heating bills.

EnergyWise can also signpost people to potential grants to upgrade heating systems or improve insulation in properties, with up to £30,000 worth of improvements available from 1 April with the new Warmer Homes scheme.

Lisa continued:

“There are lots of initiatives available to help people, including replacing old windows with more efficient new ones and topping up loft insulation.

“It all helps and we really encourage people to get in touch so we can book a visit.”

The project is open to anyone who owns their own property or who is in private rented accommodation.

To find out more, visit greeniow.org.uk/energywise

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