Why are you doing this trial?
The Council’s Strategic Energy Partnership with E.ON is delivering a pilot project with the aim of improving home energy efficiency and helping local people to heat their homes for less.
E.ON and Coventry City Council are working in partnership with Kestrix, a technology company that analyses thermal images of buildings, to assess how much heat is lost from homes. This technology can assess energy efficiency in a quick and simple way without the need for people to enter homes.
The data analysis will help identify properties that may be eligible for free energy-saving upgrades, such as cavity wall insulation or loft insulation.
How is this work being funded?
The pilot project is funded through the Strategic Energy Partnership innovation fund.
Why did you choose this area?
We want to target areas where we know people are struggling with the cost of heating their homes. The data from this trial will help to ensure a joined-up approach with other programmes happening and planned for the Hillfields area.
What will happen next?
Once all the data has been collected, it will be analysed on a street-by-street basis. EON or the city council will then contact householders to identify options for energy efficiency measures with the aim of helping you to heat your home for less.
Will I be able to see the results for my home?
If you received a letter from us about the trial, then yes – you will be able to see the results for your home.
When will the results for this be available?
We expect everyone to have results within six months of the survey completion. Some results should be available before this as the data is analysed.
How can I find out if I qualify for free energy-saving offers?
The analysis of the data will help identify properties that may be eligible for free energy-saving upgrades, such as cavity wall insulation or loft insulation. We will contact households based on this information. Further eligibility criteria may be required to access grant funding. If you do not want to wait for this information, please contact our local energy charity partner, Act On Energy (actonenergy.org.uk or 0800 988 2881) who will be able to support you with information on schemes you may be eligible for.
What if I want to opt out of the survey?
If you do not want your home to be surveyed or you do not want to be contacted again about it, please email support@kestrix.io