Energy Efficiency at Home
Home energy advice and assistance.
Home Energy Advice
The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) supported by Mendip District Council provides a free home energy advice line to all Mendip residents. The CSE provide expert advice on energy efficiency improvements, improving heating, lowering fuel bills and available financial assistance.
Energy Saving Tips - advice on reducing your energy and saving money.
Website: www.cse.org.uk/advice
Email: home.energy@cse.org.uk
Phone: 0800 082 2234
Grants and Loans to Improve Your Home Energy Efficiency
Grants and loans are available from the Council to make essential home improvements including energy improvements and to install renewable energy solutions. Visit the grants and loans page for more information.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is clean, produces few waste products and comes from sources like the sun or wind. Visit the Renewable Energy page for more information.
Energy Performance and Cold Homes
Private rented properties require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and should reach a minimum energy performance rating of E or better.
Minimum energy efficiency requirements apply to new tenancies from April 2018 and to existing tenancies from April 2020.
Visit Devon and Somerset Trading Standards web pages for more information.
If you live in a rented home and are concerned about your heating, draughty windows or lack of insulation, contact the Private Sector Housing team who will talk to you about your concerns and may be able to require your landlord to carryout works. Contact us on 0300 303 8588; Email: privatesectorhousing@mendip.gov.uk.
ECO flex Statement of Intent
The ECO flexible eligibility statement explains how the Council will direct assistance towards private sector homes at risk of fuel poverty. The statement of intent is available from the Housing Policies web page.
