Cameras are now available to borrow at five libraries across the district: Bishop’s Stortford, Buntingford, Hertford, Sawbridgeworth and Ware. Once borrowed, residents can use the camera to survey their homes and pinpoint specific problem areas. By understanding where warmth is being lost, households can make targeted and cost-effective improvements that may reduce energy bills, enhance overall comfort and contribute to lower carbon emissions.
Cllr Tim Hoskin, Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability at East Herts Council, said: “With rising costs continuing to put pressure on households, it’s more important than ever that residents have access to support that can help reduce their energy bills. This scheme gives people a simple and effective way to understand where their home may be losing heat, so they can make improvements. We encourage all residents to take advantage of this free local offer and explore how small changes can make a big difference to both comfort and cost.”
Residents may also be eligible for grant funding to help address issues identified through the thermal imaging process. Information about available grants can be accessed through:
East Herts Home Energy Support Service
Provided by Better Housing Better Health
0800 107 0044 (weekdays 9am-5pm)
bhbh@nef.org.uk
www.bhbh.org.uk
The council encourages anyone interested in the scheme to visit their local library to find out more or to borrow a camera once the service is live.
To borrow a camera, residents must be library members. Those who are not already members can sign up online at: http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives
This scheme is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), supporting local communities to improve energy efficiency, reduce household costs and enhance quality of life.