The Warmer Worcestershire project is aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the county by increasing energy efficiency in homes and businesses, particularly where high levels of heat loss are identified.  The project aims to encourage residents to insulate their homes in order to save money, reduce carbon emissions and ensure good health.  

During cold, clear winter nights from November 2008 to March 2009, a company called Blue Sky carried out an aerial thermal imaging survey of Worcestershire. The data captured by the survey has been used to produce a thermal map of the entire county, enabling residents and businesses to see the amount of heat lost through the roofs of their properties.  We're promoting the map to residents across Worcestershire through the local media and events. Please note that some of the flying was done at weekends, so buildings that weren't occupied and had the heating turned off could show up as green.

In the second phase of the project, vulnerable residents, like the elderly and low income households, will be assisted with advice on grants to insulate their homes and other schemes to assist in paying their heating bills.

The project is being coordinated through the Worcestershire Partnership and brings together organisations responsible for local services, housing, energy advice and the environment.

The project is funded with an grant from Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands aimed at helping the Worcestershire Partnership tackle the really big issues in the county, like the reduction of carbon emissions and fuel poverty.  Warmer Worcestershire is helping deliver fuel poverty and climate change targets in Worcestershire's Local Area Agreement.

Ring Act on Energy on 0800 988 2881 for impartial advice on whether you are eligible for free or discounted insulation.