Energy Efficiency Advice
Cosy Homes in Lancashire
We are a group of local authorities in Lancashire, helping households access funding for energy-related improvements to their homes.
If your property is suitable, you may be entitled to free energy efficiency improvements, including air source heat pumps, solar panels, battery storage, and insulation measures.
Cosy Homes Advice Team
If you want to save energy, reduce your bills and have a greener, warmer home the Cosy Homes Advice Team are here to help.
They offer free, council-backed support to help you save energy and money at home. The service includes:
- Finding the best energy tariffs to lower your bills.
- Dealing with common issues like damp and mould.
- Simple changes to boost energy efficiency and reduce bills.
- Understanding which grants and funding could be available to you and supporting your application.
- Referrals to local services for personalised, face-to-face assistance.
- Understanding your current heating system.
- Understanding new low-carbon technologies, such as solar panels and heat pumps, including how they work and how they could fit into your lifestyle and home.
- Free home visits to install small measures, including the Little Van of Warm.
Visit Cosy Homes in Lancashire for more information.
Greener Homes in Lancashire
Thinking about investing green technologies but not sure where to start? Greener Homes in Lancashire can help you explore upgrade options, access grants or finance, and connect with trusted local installers—so you can make informed decisions about how best to invest in a greener, warmer home. Visit Greener Homes in Lancashire to learn more.
Other support to keep you warm
Oil filled radiator loan
If you are without any heating you can request the loan of an oil filled radiator by contacting the housing team on 01200 425111.
Reduce your energy tariff
We can offer help and advice with your energy tariff and provider to ensure that you are with the best and most economical supplier for your circumstances and needs. We can help you switch your energy supplier to save on your fuel bills.
Additional measures that will assist in saving energy and money can be accessed directly from us include:
- Draught proofing measures
- Radiator reflectors
- advice on standard loft and cavity insulation
Hyndburn Homewise
We work very closely with Hyndburn Homewise who are our designated Home Improvement Agency in the Ribble Valley.
They offer many services including:
- Home Repairs Support Service
- Recommended Tradesperson list
- Homesafe Service
- Handy Person Service
- Joinery Service
- Technical Support Service
For further information please contact Homewise direct on 01254 232249 or visit www.homewiseonline.org
Government financial help to keep you warm
You could get between £100 and £300 tax-free help to pay your heating bills if you were born on or before 22 September 1959. This known as a Winter Fuel Payment. You can find more information online at Winter Fuel Payment: Overview - GOV.UK.
You could get a £150 discount on your electricity bill through the Warm Home Discount Scheme from GOV.UK. This scheme is likely to end so we advise you apply now!
For more information on help available to keep your home warm please see the Heating & Housing Benefits page at Benefits and financial support if you're on a low income - GOV.UK
The Government has announced that £1.8 billion has been awarded to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions. For more information please visit £1.8 billion awarded to boost energy efficiency and cut emissions of homes and public buildings across England
Keeping your house warm through the night
- Try to keep the temperature above 18°C in your bedroom overnight
- Open a window a little at night for ventilation if you use a fire or heater in your bedroom
- Never use a hot water bottle and electric blanket together
- Check what type of electric blanket you have - some are designed only to warm the bed before you get in and should not be used throughout the night
- Make sure your electric blanket is safe to use by getting it tested by the Fire Brigade, Trading Standards or Age UK every three years
For more information go to www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/staying-warm-winter
Energy Saving
If your boiler is broken, you have no heating or need help with home energy efficiency measures such as insulation visit the Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) website for more information or call 03306 061 488. Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible for free or discounted measures.
The government's Simple Energy Advice website has information on how to reduce your bills and make your home more energy efficient. You can also call the Simple Energy Advice helpline on 0800 444 202.
These energy saving tips from British Gas and energy saving advice from Electricity North West can help you to reduce how much energy you use, and save you money.