Useful Links and Information on Household Energy Efficiency Measures 

This page details several trusted sources of information that can be used to help understand what energy efficiency measures may be suitable for your home and how to go about obtaining them.

Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP)  

The Council is working with LEAP to offer low income and vulnerable residents a completely free of charge  service that provides:

• An in-depth energy advice session 
• Free small energy savings devices e.g. LED lightbulbs
• Referrals to other local services e.g.  Fire Service safety checks
• Funding for insulation, heating measures and green energy generation e.g. solar panels
• Free replacement of old or inefficient appliances

All the relevant information including eligibility requirements can be found on the LEAP website .

Residents can call LEAP freephone on 0800 060 7567 or apply on line www.applyforleap.org.uk 

Warmer Homes- Fully Funded Energy Efficiency Improvements

• The Warmer Homes programme provides energy efficiency measures for low income and low energy performance homes 
• It provides fully funded improvements such as, cavity and solid wall insultation, loft insultation, air source heat pumps, solar pannels and heating controls
• You may be eligible, if your home has an EPC rating of D, E, F or G and you have a household income of £36,000 or less, or you recieve a means tested benefit
• These improvements are funded via the government's Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery & Home Upgrade Grant schemes
• A new wave of funding is expected in 2025
• More information can be found on the Warmer Homes website 

Solar Together Programme

• Fareham Borough Council has teamed up with iChoosr to launch the Solar Together programme, which offers high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage through a group-buying scheme. 
• This brings Fareham households together to get the most competitive prices.
• Residents can register for free, without obligation, by providing details about their roof, such as its size and orientation. Residents will then be provided with a solution to best suit their roof specifications and associated costs from pre-vetted solar installers.
• For more information, please visit the Solar Together website  

Go Renewable 

Energy Saving Trust and MCS have introduced a new online service called Go Renewable to simplify the process of finding the right renewable technology and installer for you. Go Renewable allows you to find trusted installers, compare quotes and upgrade your home.

For more information, please visit the Go Renewable website  

Energy Efficiency Calculator

Use the Energy Efficiency Calculator  for personalised advice on what you can do to cut your energy bills

Find ways to save energy in your home 

Find out how you can efficiently heat your home by visiting Home Energy Service website . 

General Advice

• The Environment Centre  offers helpful advice on energy efficiency, including reducing your energy bills and insulating you home