Retrofit West Advice
Making our homes more energy efficient is critical in addressing the climate and ecological emergency.
Advice and resources
Are you ready to start your journey towards having a home which is warmer, cheaper to run, and more climate-friendly?
Well, the Retrofit West Advice Service is here to help. The West of England Combined Authority has funded Retrofit West CIC, who are here to help you make your home more energy efficient.
The service provides free, expert and trusted advice and resources which can help you to:
- Improve the energy efficiency of your home
- Reduce your carbon footprint
- Make your home more comfortable year-round
- Save you money on your energy bills
- Create a home that is better for your health and wellness
What support is available?
The service provides a supported journey for homeowners and landlords looking to retrofit their properties, covering the following aspects:
Assess your property using a free and easy-to-use online retrofit plan builder portal.
Access free, impartial advice on home energy upgrades over the phone or through a home visit.
Have a retrofit plan created for your home, based on national quality standards.
Get any home improvement designs and installations quality assured.
Search for and get connected with accredited retrofit professionals for your project.
Get support with how improvements are performing, and advice on future works.
What does retrofit mean?
Retrofit refers to any improvement work on an existing home to improve its energy efficiency, making it easier to heat, and lowering its carbon emissions.
Buildings are responsible for around 40% of the UK’s carbon emissions, and many homes are older and poorly insulated. Upgrading them is a key step in reducing energy use and tackling climate change.
To learn more, visit the Retrofit West’s Knowledge Bank. It’s a free online resource with explainer articles, step-by-step guides, real homeowner stories and blogs. You can also join the Retrofit Forum, a welcoming space to ask questions, share experiences and learn from others.
Why are we investing in Retrofit?
The climate, nature, and cost of living emergencies are key priorities for the West of England Combined Authority. We are investing £10 million in retrofit to help address the challenges associated with making home retrofit achievable for everyone.
The Retrofit West Advice Service is the first project to be delivered from this funding, under the Retrofit West scheme. Alongside this, Retrofit West Business Support is ensuring there are enough skilled tradespeople to meet growing homeowner demand.
Am I eligible?
This service is available to people who live within the West of England Combined Authority region, namely Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire Local Authority areas.
Retrofit West: Supporting community-led action on home energy efficiency
The West of England Combined Authority are furthering the reach of home retrofit in our region by funding community groups to expand their work via Retrofit West CIC, who deliver the Retrofit West Advice Service.
These community groups act as a key conduit into communities where residents are looking to retrofit their homes, supported by the Advice Service which is helping householders plan, design and deliver energy efficient and sustainable home improvements.
Access free advice to help make your home more energy efficient. Visit the Retrofit West Advice website, freephone 0800 038 6733 or email advice@retrofitwest.co.uk.
Other helpful resources
West of England Combined Authority
Bristol Council
Centre for Sustainable Energy
Centre for Sustainable Energy
Energy Saving Trust
Future Proof
Trust Mark
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