Free home energy improvement guide for Surrey residents 

Surrey residents looking to upgrade their homes with energy saving ‘retrofit’ measures can now access guidance from Surrey County Council’s new home energy improvement guide. 

Over 300,000 homes in Surrey have low energy performance, meaning people live in homes which are poorly insulated, expensive to run, and prone to damp or mould due to inadequate internal air quality. 

Retrofitting homes can be a complex process, often with a lack of clear guidance on how to begin. To support residents kickstart their retrofit journey, Surrey County Council has created the home energy improvement guide as a comprehensive and user-friendly resource to help residents on their journey to a more affordable, comfortable and healthy home. 

Residents can access detailed and practical advice on appropriate retrofit measures for three common house types, and how to arrange for their installation. These range from simple cost-effective upgrades like draught proofing, to full-scale retrofits including solar and heat pump systems.  

Using the guide residents can focus on the sections relevant to their house type or the measures and initiatives that interest them most. Information on what funding and support the Council and other organisations can provide is also available.  

Visit the home energy improvement guide webpage to find out more and download the guide for free.

You can contact the Energy team if you have any feedback, comments, questions or concerns about the guide, by emailing energy@surreycc.gov.uk.