Energy
Draughtbusters
Make Your Home Warmer and Cheaper to Heat: During October and November Sustainable Wantage draughtbuster volunteers can visit your home to identify and seal draughts, helping you stay warmer and reduce your heating costs. Sealing draughts also reduces energy waste, good for your wallet and the planet.
Thanks to Vale of White Horse District Council Climate Action Funding and donations, this service is free.
If you can donate, it helps us buy more materials and support more homes.
To request a visit in the autumn email wantagemix@gmail.com with your name, address, and phone number. Our team will contact you to arrange.
Future proofing your home
If you are looking for low carbon energy improvements for your home, options to consider include:
Improving insulation to reduce your energy consumption for heating
Generating your own electricity by installing solar PV panels on your roof (or another suitable location)
Heating your water with the sun using solar thermal panels, reducing your reliance on fossil fuels
Switching to an induction hob for cooking
Installing a heat pump in place of a gas or oil boiler to supply hot water and heating
Your Guide to Smarter, Greener Homes: Low Carbon Oxford North have a Housewarming programme, which includes a series of guides explaining the options available and questions to ask when undertaking larger scale improvements.
These cover: Taking stock; Insulation; Windows and doors; Draughts and ventilation; Heating and controls;
Preparing a whole house plan; Electricity, Appliances and Home Renewables.
Cases studies from local residents
We’ve gathered information and resources from our own experience as homeowners to help you find what could work for you.