Heat Loss Survey
South Staffordshire
Heat Loss Survey
South Staffordshire Council have taken a unique approach into
tackling climate change, energy efficiency and fuel poverty by
looking at how much heat loss is generated by each building in the
district.
By taking a thermal image of every building on a cold clear
night in winter, it can be seen how much heat is being lost. These
images will allow residents to find their house and see how energy
efficient they are.
The map on the link below shows the heat being
lost from each building from bright red showing high levels of
heat loss, to dark blue showing minimal heat loss.
To view the colour of any building in South
Staffordshire click
here to access the local view
web-site, and follow the instructions below or paste this
web-address into your browser.
http://localview.staffordshire.gov.uk/lvinternet/OnTheMap.aspx?e=386115&n=301723&layerID=54&scale=250000
Information about home energy efficiency and the grants
available to all residents, is available on the Home Energy Savings page, or can be found
by contacting the local Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre on 0800
512 012. If you are over 70, or on an income related benefit cavity
wall and loft insulation measures are free. There may also be up to
£3,500 available to help upgrade heating systems.
Instructions on how to use local
view.
1. Open the LocalView web-site by
clicking the link above
2. Click 'zoom to location'
3. Type postcode into box
4. Click on the search arrow
5. Select matching address
6. This will show you the area you are looking at.
7. Click on 'View map layers' tab
8. Click on 'Heat Loss' under Community and Living
9. Click 'Display on map'
10. Your property and heat loss map should be shown
11. Use the information button in the top right of the screen to
click on any property to find out more about what the colours
mean.
What do the colours
mean?
The colours shown on the map show the heat loss from
each building on a colour range from bright red (high heat
loss) to dark blue (minimal heat loss).
It should be stressed, however, that the image only provides a
snapshot of heat loss on one particular night. It is worth
remembering when looking at your property that there could be other
reasons for a property apparently losing no heat, e.g. it could be
there was no heating on at the time the image was taken or the
occupants were away.
The survey was conducted in March 2008 so any improvements made
after this date will not be included.
What if my property is red?
The nearer to red your property is, the more heat is being lost
through windows, doors and walls. Installing insulation measures is
the best way to save energy and keep more heat in the building.
Installing these measures can also save up to £350 on your energy
bill.
If you have more queries view our frequently asked questions
page here.
Contact details
For more information contact the local Energy Efficiency Advice
Centre on 0800 512 012 or South Staffordshire Environmental
Services on 01902 696000.