Welcome to the Hyson Green Home Energy Makeover Project

In January 2012 the Partnership Council and Nottingham Energy Partnership successfully won LEAF (Local Energy Assessment Fund) funding to increase the uptake of energy efficiency measures in hard to heat homes within the Hyson Green area. 

Working with the City’s flagship home insulation scheme, Nottingham Warm Zone the project aims to:

• Collect 400 energy assessments across the area, to help owners understand the money saving impact of possible improvements to their houses.
• Help residents get free insulation for un-insulated lofts and empty cavity walls.
• Sign up residents for the Warm Homes discount, a £130 rebate off electricity bills for vulnerable households, via our team of Warm Home Apprentices.
• Deliver practical Energy Workshops to help residents save money and energy in their homes (see dates below)
• Complete 500 solar electricity desk top surveys, to check if any houses are suitable to generate energy.
• Commence work on Hyson Green Eco House by installing solid wall insulation in order to demonstrate how it works for residents who may find funding or be given grant opportunities. 

Hyson Green Energy Workshops - call 0115 985 9057 to secure your place.

Hyson Green Library:     Monday 26th March and Monday 2nd April, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Hyson Green Bridge Centre:     Wednesday 28th March, 10.30am - 12.30pm  

The project aims are to be delivered before April 2012, however improvements to the area will not stop there.

Hyson Green Eco House is planned for a small house on St. Paul’s Terrace by the Partnership Council workers and local volunteers. Free workshops will be available on practical energy saving repairs and improvements. Volunteers will offer to support local householders to make improvements in their own homes, using Partnership Council equipment and recycled materials where possible. 

Help and information will be available for tenants and home owners, with the aim of reducing fuel bills and household costs, helping people apply for grants where available.

The Eco House planning group will work with Nottingham Energy Partnership to look at possibilities around governance and funding in order to maximise opportunities for the local community.
 

A feasibility study will look at trying to gain additional improvements for the local area and further support for local families experiencing fuel poverty,  drawing on NEP’s extensive project experience in supporting the award winning Meadows ESCo and the £4.2m solid wall insulation known as Aspley Super Warm Zone, and will make the connections with social enterprise and local ownership.

Please note: If you are a Nottingham City resident your home may be eligible for FREE home insulation, please call the Warm Zone team on 0844 499 1920 or apply online.