The council has made a commitment to address the climate crisis. 22% of UK carbon emissions come from domestic energy consumption – heating and lighting homes.
Reducing energy demand saves money, and helps tackle climate change by reducing green house gases. Lowering energy demand also makes your home more thermally comfortable - warmer in winter and cooler in summer
The council has two key initiatives to address home energy efficiency.
1) Havant Borough Council is working with housebuilders to build homes for the future that protect the climate by being energy efficient
2) Promoting installation of energy efficiency measures for existing homes such as:
Havant Borough Council is working with Warmer Homes.
The Warmer Homes programme is funded by the department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) through the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery programme (GHGLAD).
Warmer Homes manage the scheme, including customer services and enquiries on behalf of Havant Borough Council.
You can get support with costs if:
To speak to Warmer Homes, please email info@warmerhomes.org.uk or phone 0800 038 5737 (freephone).
If you don’t qualify, it is still a good idea to consider investing in energy saving measures for your home.
In all cases, the contract for installation of energy efficiency measures is between the householder and the company undertaking the work.
You should be satisfied that the work proposed is appropriate for your home, and you receive warranties to cover installation and reparations if problems occur.
The advice to residents is to check the contract carefully.
Hampshire County Council are running the ‘Hitting the Cold Spots’ project in order to help Hampshire residents to keep warm and well. The project, which is run through the Environment Centre, offers support including:
If you or anyone you know are struggling to stay warm in your home please call 0800 804 8601 Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm or email staywarm@environmentcentre.com
Please note the above services are subject to availability and conditions apply. Hitting the Cold Spots is funded by Hampshire County Council.
My Home Made Better is a free service that helps homeowners get to the bottom of why their home might be losing heat in winter, what's causing high energy bills, and whether there are opportunities to increase the property's value or earn money by selling electricity back to the grid.
Led by experienced energy advisers at the Environment Centre (tEC), My Home Made Better recognises that generic information on heating, insulation and solar panels isn't enough, and that householders need relatable guidance unique to their property and circumstances. It ensures that callers receive dedicated time to discuss their circumstances and explore their options.
They will then receive an email that summarises their conversation and sets out recommendations and actions in a step-by-step plan. With impartiality at its core, the service aims to give every caller the confidence to take the steps when they're ready, with no pressure, and at a pace that suits them.
This one-of-a-kind service also recognises that homeowners need multiple sources of inspiration to help them make informed decisions. My Home Made Better is more than a phone line; it's a region-wide offer to inspire, educate and connect people, particularly amongst the growing community of householders who have already acted and want to share their experiences with others.
The Environment Centre (tEC) was awarded funding from the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme as part of its application in partnership with Winchester Action Climate Change (WinACC), Petersfield Climate Action Network (PeCAN), and Energy Alton.
My Home Made Better has received significant backing from Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and many other authorities and organisations in the region.
If you'd like to start exploring options for your home, simply phone 0800 804 8601 or email myhome@environmentcentre.com