How we help cold homes become cosy in our district
We are supporting a free project to help residents struggling with cold and draughty houses and help cut heating costs.
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) won funding to work with local councils and other partners to offer a Cold to Cosy Homes service, making free advice, energy-saving equipment and other practical help available to householders.
Its advisors give advice over the phone and ensure that energy saving measures are in place to reduce energy use and costs.
Residents can save money on their energy bills through simple measures like LED light bulbs, draught exclusion and radiator reflectors, all offered free of charge through the scheme.
The advisor can assess needs like draught proofing for doors and chimneys and radiator reflectors on their call and arrange for measures to be posted out or arrange for a professional installer to fit measures like loft hatch draught proofing.
There is a wide range of eligibility based on income, health and vulnerability criteria.
Cold to Cosy Homes Cumbria is delivered by CAfS, with a network of trusted Cumbrian tradespeople carrying out the more substantial energy efficiency installations. It is funded through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme and partners include Local Energy Advice Partnership (or LEAP) and all the counties local authorities.
Apply for a free Cold to Cosy Homes advice call by emailing the team or calling 01768 216500. More information is available on the CAfS website.