In accordance with the Home Energy Conservation Act, Forest
Heath District Council is working to improve the energy efficiency
of housing across the District. We are required to produce a report
that sets out measures that are practical, cost effective and
likely to result in a 30% reduction in energy by 2010. Forest Heath
District Council offers information and advice via this website,
over the telephone and through public events.
Contact Us
If you require any further information please
contact the Sustainable Development Officer
Tel No: 01638 719232
Email: enviroprotection@forest-heath.gov.uk
Post: Environmental Services, District Offices, College Heath Road,
Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7EY
Information About Home Energy
Efficency
There are many people within the District that pay more than 10% of
their income to adequately heat their home. This is commonly called
fuel poverty. Living in a cold home can cause you health problems.
Through helping residents to make their homes more efficient we aim
to make heating their home more affordable.
There are many ways that you can improve the energy efficiency of
your home. Information about energy savings and possible help
can be found in the Download section, document "Energy Savings
and Possible Help"
FAQ's
Q: Do Forest Heath District Council offer grants for energy
efficiency?
A: Forest Heath District Council does not offer grants specifically
for energy efficiency. Government funded Warm Front grants are
available to those in receipt of certain benefits and the over 70's
(see downloads). Local installers also offer discounted and in some
cases free insulation (usually the same criteria as Warm Front).
Forest Heath District Council has worked with some local installers
but we cannot guarantee they offer the best deal for all residents
(see downloads). FHDC Private Sector Housing Team also offers
grants to people in receipt of certain benefits to raise properties
up to the Decent Homes Standard. Houses that fail decency due to
thermal efficiency may have measures such as insulation
installed.
Useful Links
Energy Saving Trust - information and advice
on home energy
Suffolk Energy Action Link - information and
advice service on home energy including solar hot
water
Warm
Front - Government funded scheme to improve home
energy efficiency
Home
Heat Helpine - offers energy advice for people concerned
about paying their energy bills
Energy
Watch - offers information and advice. Energy Watch are the
independent gas and electricity watchdog
Low Carbon Building Programme - details
of the government funded grant for renewable
technology
Please follow the links below to other areas of this
website
Private
sector housing
Climate
Change
Renewable energy
Housing
Downloads
West
Suffolk
Warmer Homes for West
Suffolk - advice and information for
the over 60's living in a cold home
Forest Heath District Council
Documents
Home Energy Conservation Act Strategy
Energy Savings and Possible Help
National Campaigns
Keep Warm Keep Well Leaflet
Specific
Services
Solid Wall Insulation - DIY
Local Installer - Aran Insulation
Local Installer - West Anglia
Insulation