The CASP Home Energy Project helps homeowners in Shipbourne and Plaxtol understand how to improve the energy performance of their homes. Funded through the Government's Community Energy Fund and administered by the Greater South East Net Zero Hub, the project has brought together expert analysis, community engagement and detailed home assessments to create practical guidance for local residents.

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Nearly half of our villages' carbon emissions come from housing. This reflects the character of our communities, where many homes are older properties and most rely on heating oil, LPG or electricity rather than mains gas. Improving the energy efficiency of our homes is therefore one of the biggest opportunities to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy bills and create warmer, healthier homes.

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We have analysed the housing stock across Shipbourne and Plaxtol to better understand the challenges and opportunities for home energy improvements. This work has enabled us to develop practical advice tailored to the types of homes found in our villages.

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Our ongoing project aims are to:

• Establish local housing archetypes using publicly available housing stock data to help residents understand what their own retrofit journey may look like. 

• Undertake surveys of representative homes. 

• Help residents develop a personal home energy upgrade plan. 

• Provide general guidance on retrofit measures, together with indicative costs, savings and carbon reductions. 

• Help residents understand available finance options. 

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