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The Homeowner Assessment Accelerator: Assess Your Home's Energy Efficiency and Save £250!
Discover the path to a cosier and eco-conscious home with a home assessment voucher. Backed by the West of England Combined Authority and proudly brought to you by Retrofit West CIC, this program is tailored to meet your aspirations for a more energy-efficient lifestyle.
We want to empower you to make informed choices about your home's energy efficiency, but we understand that embarking on a sustainability journey can be overwhelming. The Homeowner Assessment Accelerator helps you on the first step to energy efficiency. Whether you're interested in sealing drafts, uncovering cold spots, or conducting a comprehensive evaluation, we've got you covered.
How Does It Work?
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Apply For Your Voucher: Fill out the simple form below with your contact and property details.
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Book Your Preferred Assessor: Choose from our list of qualified energy assessors who will provide an analysis of your home's energy efficiency. Not sure what kind of assessment you need? See the glossary and assessment types below or you can Call or email us.
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Redeem Your Discount: Redeem your voucher worth up to £250 towards the cost of the assessment directly through your service provider. The accelerator programme will provide a subsidy of up to £250 or two thirds of the costs of the survey. Whichever amount is lower.
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Receive Your Plan: Your assessor will send you your energy efficiency plan and you can start making upgrades!
Make your home a comfier and more sustainable haven while enjoying substantial savings.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Claim your discount now by filling out the two-minute form below and join us in creating a greener, more energy-efficient future.
Registered Service Providers
Not sure what kind of assessment you need? Call or email us, and we can help you decide.
Futureproof
Support in creating a step-by-step retrofit plan to implement energy-saving technologies.
Retrofit Plan
Retrofitters
Offers heat loss surveys and pulse testing for background ventilation and air tightness testing.
Air-Tightness Testing
Energy Saving Experts
Provides reports on energy use, and optional improvement plan with a whole house approach.
Retrofit Plan
Transition Bath
Property based assessment of the potential for an integrated system of low carbon technologies.
Heat Loss Analysis, Renewable Energy Assessments
BWCE Futureproof
Bath & West Community Energy's delivery of Futureproof surveys in B&NES
Retrofit Plan
Veritherm
Measure a building's thermal performance. Allowing individuals to draw a practical retrofit roadmap.
Heat Loss Analysis
Energy Tracers
Helping residents to minimise their energy consumption and identify thermal loss.
Thermal Imaging Survey, Air-Tightness Testing, Retrofit Plan
Severn Wye
Offers a bespoke energy efficiency report with with cost based improvement options.
Retrofit Plan, Thermal Imaging Survey, Airtightness Testing
Chapter 2 Architects
Identifies both shallow and deep retrofit opportunities plans and Improvement Option Evaluations.
Retrofit Plan
Trojan Surveys
Use thermal imaging to measure heat loss and identify areas of thermal inefficiency.
Thermal Imaging Survey
The CHEESE Project
Cut your heat loss at low cost using unique Heatview® cameras and software.
Thermal Imaging Survey
Become a provider
We are always looking to register new suppliers for our assessment vouchers. If you would like to apply to register, please email [email protected] to request an application form.
Types of Assessments
Not sure what kind of assessment you need? Take a look at the table below to see what each type of assessment covers. If you aren't sure where to start, give us a call or email.
Assessment Type | Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) | Heat Loss Calculations | Thermal Bridges | Ventilation | Condensation | Renewable Energy Measures |
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Renewable Energy Assessments | ✓ | |||||
Heat Loss Analysis | ✓ | |||||
Thermal Imaging Survey | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Air-Tightness Test | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Retrofit Plan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Glossary
Retrofit Plan: Offers various retrofit scenarios consisting of different paths you can take to make your home more energy efficient. The report provides a long-term plan aimed at achieving a zero-carbon performance, usually in stages, depending on individual needs and budget limitations. It also reveals the potential impact of each scenario on both the home’s carbon footprint and energy bills, as well as estimations for installation costs.
Air-Tightness Testing: Involves identifying and measuring areas where air is escaping through gaps and building materials in a structure. The assessment is conducted by measuring how much air is leaking in or out of a building when the pressure inside the building is deliberately changed. This evaluation is crucial for identifying heat loss caused by air drafts. When combined with thermal imaging, it can effectively pinpoint cold spots and drafts.
Thermal Imaging Survey: Thermal imaging cameras offer non-contact temperature detection for a range of subjects, from people to objects and liquids. Their versatility is extremely helpful in finding different problems in buildings, such as issues with wires, leaks, and electrical faults. They require a notable temperature difference for accurate readings, so they are most effective in colder seasons. Assessments should be done in the morning to avoid image distortions caused by direct sunlight.
Heat Loss Analysis: A comprehensive assessment aimed at identifying and quantifying heat energy loss from a building. The findings from this analysis help homeowners decide how to strategically implement new energy-efficient measures.
Renewable Energy Assessments: An evaluation conducted for renewable energy systems, such as heat pump technologies, solar panels, and solar thermal systems. These assessments analyse the feasibility, energy efficiency, and potential environmental impact of integrating renewable energy solutions into homes. They aim to guide homeowners in making informed decisions about adopting eco-friendly upgrades to enhance their homes while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM): Retrofit measures which can be applied to your home to improve its energy efficiency e.g., external wall insulation, roof insulation, windows and doors.
Heat Loss Calculations: Identifies where a house is losing heat because of uninsulated walls, ceilings, or floors, and where warm air is escaping through ventilation systems.
Thermal Bridges: Also known as cold bridges, these are parts of a building that allow much more heat to escape compared to the surrounding materials. This often happens because of areas that lack insulation and is usually where condensation forms.
Condensation: Condensation is the process in which a gas or vapour turns into a liquid because it gets cooler. This often happens when it touches a cold surface. A condensation report identifies where this is happening in your house and recommends effective ways to fix it.
Renewable Energy Measures: These are types of energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, or hydroelectric power that can create electricity and heat for houses. They help us use less of the energy sources that won't last forever (like oil and gas), save on energy bills, and help us take better care of the environment. An evaluation that looks at renewable energy measures can determine whether these systems are a good fit for your home.
Terms & Conditions
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The voucher's value is £250 unless the total cost of the service it is being used for is £250 or less.
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In cases where the total cost of the service is £250 or less, the voucher value will be adjusted to two thirds (2/3) of the service price.
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The voucher can only be redeemed for services offered by Retrofit West and selected by the customer.
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The voucher is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other form of credit.
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Only one voucher can be used per transaction.
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The voucher is valid for a single-use only and must be presented at the time of service availing.
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The voucher cannot be combined with any other ongoing promotions, offers, or discounts.
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No more than two vouchers can be issued per household.
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The voucher's validity is as mentioned on the voucher itself, and it cannot be redeemed after the expiry date.
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In case of loss, theft, or damage to the voucher, Retrofit West will not be liable to replace or reimburse the voucher.
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Retrofit West reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate the voucher program at any time without prior notice.
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By redeeming this voucher you agree to be contacted by Retrofit West regarding the service you received and any subsequent retrofit measures installed.
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