Energy efficiency Retrofit advice at your fingertips
Act on Energy is delighted to be the Community Partner for this year’s Retrofit Action Week (West Midlands). The event, which runs over an extended week from 10-18 May, is the perfect opportunity for everyone to learn more about retrofit and how to make your home more energy efficient.
A key part of RAW is retrofit-focused events and activities being hosted by ourselves and other local organisations and groups. These events – a mixture of online and in-person - are free to attend and all are welcome.
As Community Partner, Act on Energy will be attending events in the community as well as hosting their own online webinars. CEO Rachel Jones will be kicking off the Summit hosting a webinar on the importance of putting customers at the heart of retrofit. You can also check out the videos on our YouTube channel – including an insight into cavity wall insulation and hear from a resident who received energy efficiency measures as part of a government backed scheme.
Act on Energy also has a whole host of clear and easy to follow guides and information packs. These updated resources are available on Act on Energy's website to help support organisations and community groups who want to talk about retrofit, but don’t know where to start. The guides cover a wide range of measures with easy-to-read information on different types of insulation and heating upgrades, as well as guides on smart meters, condensation and low-cost energy efficiency measures.
You can find out more about the events and sign up for activities here
Act on Energy is the West Midlands leading energy advice charity. For more than 25 years, the charity has been helping people across Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands with all their energy issues; whether that’s struggling to pay for energy bills or wanting advice about energy efficiency grants.
Residents living in the region can call the free adviceline on 0800 988 2881 and speak directly to an energy advisor.
The charity also has a number of Community Outreach Officers who make in-home visits to help the most vulnerable with their energy needs.