There's just one month left to apply for our Energy Doctor scheme! Available to social housing tenants as well as private residents with an Energy Performance Certificate rated D to G, our friendly energy doctors can advise on ways to reduce energy and water costs and put in place suitable free energy and water saving measures in your home.
The cost cutting measures include:
LED lights, smart plugs, electricity monitors and portable solar generators
Draught proofing, secondary glazing film, thermometer cards and heated throws
Toilet cistern water displacement bags, aerated shower heads and shower timers
Check if you meet the qualifying criteria and apply before 28 February 2025.
Eligibility
To qualify for a free visit your home must meet both of the following criteria:
- you rent the property through a private rental agreement, or own and live in the property ,or you're a social housing tenant
- you live in a domestic property with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D,E,F or G or if the property doesn't legally require an EPC
You must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
- you're the only occupier of the property with an income of £36,000 or less before tax
- there are 2 or more occupiers with a household income of £41,000 or less before tax
- you're a household with dependant children and a household income of £50,000 or less before tax
- you are in receipt of means tested benefits such as Universal Credit and Council Tax Support
- a member of your household is disabled
- a member of the household is of State Pension age (aged 66 or over)
We will prioritise visits for those who meet these eligibility criteria and live in Opportunity Bucks areas.
Request a visit
To request a visit, contact Better Housing Better Health by:
- telephone: 0800 107 0044
- email: bhbh@nef.org.uk