Save energy at home

What is Retrofit?

Retrofit is about making improvements to your home to make it more energy efficient. Energy efficiency improvements which can help to reduce energy bills and make it easier to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. 

This often includes improving the insulation of walls, floors, roofs and lofts and upgrading windows and doors. This may also include upgrading your heating and hot water system and installing energy efficient lighting in your home. The higher the energy efficiency of your home, the lower your overall energy use will be. 

Making energy efficiency improvements should be considered when making wider home improvements. Costs are likely to be reduced as works are already being carried out on the property. 

Keeping homes warm and regularly ventilated with fresh air will help to create a healthier environment. Cold and damp homes contribute to health issues including respiratory infections, allergies, and mould-related illnesses and have a higher condensation risk - keeping your home warm and regularly ventilated with fresh air will help to create a healthier environment.

Kingston Retrofit Guidance for Households

Kingston Council has developed Retrofit Guidance for Households to provide information on energy efficiency improvements which can help to reduce energy bills. Measures range from simple, low-cost energy saving tips to whole house retrofit measures.