Energy Efficiency in Castle Point highlights how tens of thousands of local residents have benefited from local energy efficiency schemes in recent years, making their homes more affordable to heat and healthier to live in.

However, nearly 11,000 homes in Castle Point still have the very worst energy efficiency rating of an E, F or G EPC. These homes waste hundreds of pounds worth of fuel each year, and living in them can be hugely detrimental to health.

Special thanks go to our two case studies for this report: LOCASE (Low Carbon across the South East) and Aran Services.  

Nina Heigham from Aran Services said:

Working closely with the two local authorities enables us to assist them in helping improve their residents’ well-being and making their homes more comfortable to live in. We are still identifying homes in the area that need insulation and are entitled to 100% grant funding, and so we are asking residents to help spread the word. There are poorly insulated properties scattered throughout Castle Point and Rochford communities, and even if residents have already had work completed, they may know someone who may benefit.

Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris added:

After seven years co-Chairing the Parliamentary Group on Fuel Poverty and energy efficiency I know that fuel poverty remains a significant issue, and many of my constituents were very concerned about the cost of heating their homes last winter. The energy efficiency of the housing stock and businesses across the Castle Point has improved in recent years and I commend the work that local installers and programme managers have done to implement energy saving features in homes.