Free energy upgrade guide to help Devon homeowners retrofit their homes

Published: 11 March 2024

A free and impartial energy upgrade guide has been launched for homeowners in Devon to lower bills by saving energy while reducing carbon emissions.

The guide for homeowners, tradespeople and architects details advice about adding energy efficiency measures - commonly referred to as ‘retrofitting’ - has been launched by Energy Saving Devon.

Devon County Council has led the production of the guide as part of its work to improve the quality and speed of retrofitting homes needed to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050, lower energy bills and create comfortable, healthy homes. 

The guide is also backed by Exeter City Council and other local authorities in the county.

The free Devon Retrofit Guide covers a range of retrofit components including insulation, renewable energy systems and ventilation.

It gives technical details to equip installers and architects with the knowledge and tools to advise clients about how to reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions. It’s equally useful for competent DIYers.

The Energy Saving Devon Retrofit Guide is free to download at https://www.energysavingdevon.org.uk/

Energy Saving Devon is a partnership between all the local authorities in Devon, their strategic partners and local community energy organisations. It is administered by the county council.

Exeter City Council is carrying out a programme of retrofitting its housing stock. Around 700 Council homes have now benefitted from retrofitting to make them energy efficient and lower their carbon footprint.

It is expected that more than 200 further properties will benefit in the year ahead, as the wider roll-out of the retrofit programme for all Council housing continues.