Residents who have experience of retrofitting their properties for greater energy efficiency are being asked to share their stories with Frome Town Council, to inspire others to take their own steps towards a warmer, greener home.
Frome Town Council is especially keen to collect a variety of case studies covering everything from small, budget-friendly improvements to more ambitious whole-home upgrades.
Energy Advice Volunteer Co-ordinator Caroline Wajsblum said, “By sharing your experience, you’ll not only help demystify the retrofit process for others but also build a stronger local network of knowledge and support.
“Have you had any insulation, ventilation, alternative heating or air source heat pumps, solar thermal or solar PV panels installed in your home? Or are you a whizz with retrofit DIY? We would love to find people who are already on their retrofitting journey, find homes to use as case studies, or take part in a ‘Green Open Homes’ event in the winter and we would love your recommendations (or not) for local contractors and installers.”
The Healthy Homes team is continuing to offer free home retrofit assessments for eligible properties. These assessments are designed to provide residents with a personalised, phased plan to improve their home’s energy efficiency, comfort and health. Each assessment outlines the most effective improvements for your home, rough costs and savings for each measure, a logical order for carrying out the work and tailored advice to suit your budget, timeframe, and goals. To qualify, properties must be residential, built in or before 2003, and located in Frome or nearby villages.
If you have retrofitted your home and would like to contribute a case study, take part in Green Open Homes, or recommend contractors, please get in touch with Caroline Wajsblum at cwajsblum@frometowncouncil.gov.uk
To learn more about the Healthy Homes project or apply for a free assessment, visit: www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/retrofit/
Pictured: Bharati receiving solar and air source heat pump support from Jo Morris, Resilience Officer at Frome Town Council
