We’ve brought together a comprehensive menu of advice, funding and support for homeowners, renters, businesses and landlords to help everyone save energy, money and resources.
A typical British home loses up to a third of the heat from central heating systems through the roof, walls floors and windows – this means that £1 out of every £3 spent on energy is wasted.
As well as tips on insulation and how to be more energy-efficient, there’s advice on how to upgrade to solar panels, install heat pumps and find the nearest EV charging points, to save energy - and money - on fuel bills.
Councillor Tim Rowkins, Cabinet member for Net Zero and Environmental Services, said: “Many people across the city are keen to make their homes and businesses more energy-efficient, and perhaps even to switch to low- or zero-carbon sources of heat and energy. Often, one of the biggest challenges is knowing where to start and researching the options. We wanted to make that easier, and this information is a useful starting point.
“Making changes, however big or small, will help people move away from wasted energy and high fuel prices, adding value to properties and improving energy performance for years to come.
“Our energy system is the single largest contributor to the greenhouse gases emitted in Brighton & Hove, so we hope the menu will support the city on its journey to net zero and support new local growth and skills.”
Low-carbon energy can replace technologies or processes that use fossil fuels, such as gas, petrol and diesel in homes, businesses and transport.
The city currently emits around 800,000 tonnes of CO2 or equivalent greenhouse gases, and the lion’s share of these emissions come from domestic heating and transport. Most homes (86%) are heated by gas, mostly through gas boilers, and 97% of cars are still petrol or diesel.
The menu also includes advice about gaining skills in the net zero energy sector and how to become an accredited low carbon energy installer.
Find the information in our Net Zero hub.
In December, we published our Decarbonisation Pathways Study. This sets out a road map to decarbonise the city’s energy systems, including the energy used in buildings, industry and transportation.
Becoming a net zero city is part of our council’s plan to tackle inequality, improve air quality, create better homes and reduce energy bills.