The Council has provided seven thermal imaging cameras to six local community groups including parish and town councils, in a bid to support residents with understanding the thermal efficiency of their homes, with further community groups planned to take on more cameras in the coming months.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, up to a third of heat can be lost through poorly insulated walls and up to a quarter through your roof. Doors, windows and floors are also responsible for heat loss and can be responsible for cold draughts within a home.

A thermal imaging camera is a great way of identifying where improvements can be made to your home. The Council has worked with local charity Act on Energy to provide a guide on how to use the camera and interpret the images.

The scheme is free to private residents living within the area of a local community group operating the scheme. To loan a camera, contact your local community group, listed on the Council’s website.

Councillor Lowell Williams, Portfolio Holder for Decarbonisation at Warwick District Council, said: “A key priority of the Council’s Corporate Strategy is to proactively help residents improve the energy performance of their home, reducing bills, energy consumption and carbon emissions. This scheme, which is completely free to residents, is designed to help you understand where improvements to your home can be made that will lower your fuel bills and keep your home warmer in winter.”

Kenilworth Town Council also has a well-established thermal imaging camera loan scheme for the town, which is entirely operated and funded by Kenilworth Town Council.
If you live in Kenilworth, you can apply via the Town Council website.