Enfield Homes helps over 50’s with fuel poverty at event

Thursday saw Enfield Homes joining forces with Enfield Council, Age Concern, Enfield PCT, the Pensions Service and others at an event to help people over 50 keep warm and well over the winter.

Director Brendan Wells talks to a visitor to the Enfield Energy Efficiency Event about Enfield Homes's drive for warmer homes for tenants and leaseholders.

The Enfield Energy Efficiency Community Event was held at Edmonton Leisure Centre. There were FREE gifts on offer and lots of information on how to reduce bills.

People had an opportunity to bring along a recent gas or electricity bill, and speak to an expert who could advise if there was a way that they could reduce their expenditure but still keep their home warm.

Brendan Wells, Director of Property and Technical Services at Enfield Homes, a speaker at the event said, “It is absolutely crucial that we ensure our housing stock is energy efficient.

“Good housing is easier for tenants to heat adequately, especially if they are on a low income. This means that they have a healthier home, reducing the risk of problems such as condensation or mould.

“At a wider level we at Enfield Homes need to deliver an Affordable Warmth Strategy. This looks at a number of things such as building stock and its energy efficiency, delivering energy training for staff in the field, and giving advice to tenants and leaseholders on how to cut bills.

“We are also targeting properties which have the lowest energy ratings or where people are at risk of the cold. By doing all of these things we can make a real difference to the lives of our tenants and leaseholders.

“It was really interesting to talk to people on the day, and find out how important it was for them to be able to heat their homes without spending a lot of money. Many older people who visited the event were on fixed incomes, and it drove home the importance of energy efficient homes.”

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