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The Housing Executive have launched an easy-to-use home energy savings tool to help households find out how energy efficient their home is.
The handy new online tool will create a tailored action plan for your home and highlight changes that could save you money on your energy bills.
Available at www.nihe.gov.uk, it estimates how much you currently spend on gas, electric and oil - and forecasts how much you could potentially save.
Elma Newberry, the Housing Executive’s Interim Director of Regional Services, said: “We've partnered with the Energy Saving Trust to create this straightforward home energy savings tool, which will give robust advice on your home’s energy needs.
“By filling in a few simple details about your home you can get a clear picture of what needs to be done.
“You can get advice and recommendations on how to make the best use of your budget and find out what savings can be made if you make changes such as increasing your loft insulation or upgrading your boiler.
“For example, you can spend a small amount of money getting your windows and doors draught-proofed, or, if you have more to spend, you can get a detailed report including renewable energy options such as solar panels or air source heat pumps,” she said.
“If you decide you want to spend more, or less, on making changes, the tool will recalculate the figures.”
Elma added: “Savings calculations are based on Northern Ireland specific average energy prices and measures costs.
“Our new tool is not just for Housing Executive tenants but for all householders across Northern Ireland and we would encourage everyone to try it out.”
Kevin McGarry, Energy Saving Trust NI Programme Manager, said: “As the cost of living crisis continues and energy prices remain high, this is an opportune time to take a closer look at the energy efficiency of your home and how to improve it.
“We hope that people all over Northern Ireland will get on board and use this user-friendly tool to explore what they can do to make their home warmer while both cutting bills and reducing carbon emissions.”
To get in touch with the Housing Executive’s NI Energy Advice team simply fill in the new online e-form on www.nihe.org.uk, email nienergyadvice@nihe.gov.uk or call 0800 111 44 55.
