Home Energy Saving Services

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Improve home energy efficiency

We all want to live in a home that’s cosy and warm and doesn’t cost a fortune to heat and power.

With high energy bills expected for the rest of the decade, the best way for homeowners to reduce energy costs and keep a nice warm home is to improve home energy efficiency.

This could include installing insulation, solar panels, a heat pump, or other energy saving solutions. 

BHESCo’s Energy Saving Team is here to help transform your home into a model of modern, low-carbon living.

Reasons to improve energy efficiency in your home

When you decide to make your home more energy efficient you can expect to enjoy a number of long-term benefits, such as:

Increased warmth
& comfort

Lower energy
bills

Lower environmental
impact

Reduced heat loss
& energy waste

Higher property
value

Increased warmth
& comfort

Lower energy
bills

Lower environmental
impact

Reduced heat loss & energy waste

Higher property
value

Book a home energy survey

*** For residential properties our services are only available in Sussex.

Typical home energy saving improvements

Every home is different, but there are a number of common energy saving solutions that BHESCo recommend to reduce long-term energy costs.

Solar panels

By installing solar panels on your home you can start generating your own electricity, meaning you won’t need to buy as much from your energy supplier. This will bring big savings on your energy bills, as well as making your home more eco friendly. You can also export excess electricity you don’t use.

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Heat pumps

Installing a heat pump is the most effective way to decarbonise your home heating. Heat pumps deliver a reliable, affordable source of heat all year round. They work best in homes that are well insulated and have modern, large, low-temperature radiators.

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Lighting

Switching to LEDs can reduce electricity consumption from lighting by 90%. Adding motion sensors for rarely used rooms or corridors can further help to drive down energy bills.

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Heating & hot water

In most cases heating and hot water make up the biggest part of your energy bill. Upgrading radiators or installing a heat pump can greatly improve comfort and reduce long-term costs.

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Doors & windows

Upgrading windows and doors will not only save money on energy costs but it will make your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, as well as reducing levels of noise pollution.

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Flooring

Ground floors and rooms above an unheated space (like a garage or a basement) will lose a lot of heat, so it is important that floors are properly insulated wherever possible.

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Roofing

Up to 25% of heat loss occurs from uninsulated roof space. Topping up your loft insulation to the recommended minimum of 270mm will immediately improve comfort and reduce heat loss.

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Walls

Most heat loss in the home is through walls – in some cases up to half. Solutions can include Cavity Wall Insulation, External Wall Insulation, or Internal Wall Insulation.

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Mould & damp

Many homes in England suffer from mould and damp. Properties in Brighton and Hove are especially vulnerable due to a high number of basement flats and a lot of moisture in the air.

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Battery storage

Introduce electricity or thermal battery storage. Charge your battery when energy is cheap and abundant for use when it is scarce and expensive. You can also participate in demand flexibility.

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Smart appliances

Reduce bills by replacing appliances that use a lot of energy with modern smart models. This could include a thermostat and heating controls, smart TRVs, or ‘power down’ plugs.

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How does BHESCo help homeowners with energy improvements?

BHESCo’s Energy Saving Service provides guidance and support to property owners by quickly identifying the most cost-effective ways to improve their property and helping them to install recommended measures. 

Our Energy Saving Team visits the home to conduct an on-site survey, gathering essential data about the home’s energy consumption and thermal retention. 

We issue a detailed report highlighting all the ways that the home could improve its energy use, along with anticipated costs and savings. 

Our team will also provide an analysis of renewable energy potential, and include guidance on funding opportunities, planning permissions, and payback times. 

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How does BHESCo help homeowners with energy improvements?

BHESCo’s Energy Saving Service provides guidance and support to property owners by quickly identifying the most cost-effective ways to improve their property and helping them to install recommended measures. 

Our Energy Saving Team visits the home to conduct an on-site survey, gathering essential data about the home’s energy consumption and thermal retention. 

We issue a detailed report highlighting all the ways that the home could improve its energy use, along with anticipated costs and savings. 

Our team will also provide an analysis of renewable energy potential, and include guidance on funding opportunities, planning permissions, and payback times. 

Read more about BHESCo’s Home Energy Saving Surveys.

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Working with landlords to improve the energy performance of their properties

Even though they often don’t live in the properties they own, we know that many landlords want to do the right thing on behalf of their tenants.

Improving the energy performance and heat retention of a property will increase its value and attractiveness to tenants. This means that landlords can charge a higher rent as well as making sure they comply with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

Furthermore, reducing levels of damp, mould, and water penetration will have a significant impact on the durability of a building, decreasing the likelihood of a need for major structural repair.

BHESCo have provided consultancy services and energy surveys on behalf of a variety of property owners in Sussex, including Brighton & Hove City Council, Southdown Housing, and Brighton Housing Trust, in addition to private landlords. 

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Working with landlords to improve the energy performance of their properties

Even though they often don’t live in the properties they own, we know that many landlords want to do the right thing on behalf of their tenants.

Improving the energy performance and heat retention of a property will increase its value and attractiveness to tenants. This means that landlords can charge a higher rent as well as making sure they comply with Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES).

Furthermore, reducing levels of damp, mould, and water penetration will have a significant impact on the durability of a building, decreasing the likelihood of a need for major structural repair.

BHESCo have provided consultancy services and energy surveys on behalf of a variety of property owners in Sussex, including Brighton & Hove City Council, Southdown Housing, and Brighton Housing Trust, in addition to private landlords. 

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What funding is available for households who want to install energy improvements in the home?

A lot of funding has been made available for UK property owners to support the installation of energy saving and renewable energy upgrades.

Those wanting to install a heat pump can access grants of up to £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Anyone wanting to add more insulation to their home should make an application to the Great British Insulation Scheme. 

And households who want to make the switch to rooftop solar panels may want to look into the Home Upgrade Grant or the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

What funding is available for households who want to install energy improvements in the home?

A lot of funding has been made available for UK property owners to support the installation of energy saving and renewable energy upgrades.

Those wanting to install a heat pump can access grants of up to £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Anyone wanting to add more insulation to their home should make an application to the Great British Insulation Scheme. 

And households who want to make the switch to rooftop solar panels may want to look into the Home Upgrade Grant or the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

Help for Brighton & Hove residents who struggle with energy costs and heating their home

The UK is experiencing a cost of living crisis, and we know that many households are struggling with the ongoing costs of heat and electricity.

BHESCo offer free help and support to households in Brighton and Hove who falling behind with their energy bills or are not able to heat their home properly.

We can help by visiting the home to install free energy saving measures like draught excluders or low-energy lights and we can issue emergency vouchers for people with prepayment meters.

We can also access funds to help households in debt to their energy company, and advise people who are in dispute with their supplier. 

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Help for Brighton & Hove residents who struggle with energy costs and heating their home

The UK is experiencing a cost of living crisis, and we know that many households are struggling with the ongoing costs of heat and electricity.

BHESCo offer free help and support to households in Brighton and Hove who falling behind with their energy bills or are not able to heat their home properly.

We can help by visiting the home to install free energy saving measures like draught excluders or low-energy lights and we can issue emergency vouchers for people with prepayment meters.

We can also access funds to help households in debt to their energy company, and advise people who are in dispute with their supplier. 

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Save Money, Save Energy, Save Earth

Energy use in homes accounts for 17% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the UK.

Taking action to improve the energy performance of your home will contribute to the UK’s climate change targets as well as delivering significant benefits to your wellbeing and monthly finances.

Since we launched our Energy Saving Service in January 2016 BHESCo have visited more than 1,000 properties and achieved savings worth hundreds of thousands of pounds on behalf of our customers.

If you want to enjoy cheaper monthly energy bills and enhanced comfort in your home (while saving the planet at the same time) then it all starts with a BHESCo home energy survey.

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