Need help with Retrofit?

Ready to make your Home, Business or Community building more comfortable and cheaper to run? Explore our resources below to find practical support and see how others across the Forest are already upgrading their buildings to stay warm and save on bills.

  • Icon for Gloucestershire wide, energy support scheme Warm and Well. It depicts a house with a sun in the background.

    warm & well

    Warm and Well is the home energy advice service for Gloucestershire.

    They can help you better understand and manage your energy use and bills, switch your energy tariff or supplier, advise on renewables, and check if you are eligible for grants or funding to help energy with efficiency or debt.

    Their advisers can answer all your questions and may be able to offer you a free home visit.

    Their advice line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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  • Picture of heat pump in garden

    FIND A HEAT PUMP

    Wondering whether a heat pump would work in a home like yours?

    Visit a Heat Pump is a free service from the charity Nesta that connects you with people near you who already have one.

    Hear what it's actually like to live with, see and hear the unit for yourself, and ask an owner anything.

    Visit their website to see what you can visit locally.

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  • Man in a beige jacket in a wheelchair outdoors near a building, with metal railings and parked cars in the background, during daytime.

    furbnow

    Furbnow is a one stop shop for home energy efficiency funded by the District Council.

    They will manage your entire project from start to finish - beginning with an initial assessment of your needs, a paid for home survey to help us create your personalised energy plan, through to designing your improvements, selecting and managing our trusted contractors, and ensuring high-quality installation.

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  • Infrared thermal image of a house. It is advertising the Forest of Dean Thermal Imaging Camera Loan Scheme. It shows temperature variations with different colours, including yellow, blue, and red, emphasizing the roof, windows, and surrounding area.

    thermal camera loan scheme

    You can borrow a Thermal Camera from a variety of sites across the Forest. These easy-to-use cameras show exactly where warm air is escaping from your home, helping you fix the gaps and keep your home cosy and save money.

    They can be borrowed from:

    Libraries in Coleford, Cinderford, Newent and Lydney.

    Parish Councils in Drybrook, Huntley, Lydbrook, Newent, Rudford, Tidenham

    FODCAP

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  • Icon of a house with a heart inside, representing home and love or care.

    fairer warmth

    Fairer Warmth is an app that bridges the gap between local households and the organisations that can help, making it easier for you to find the support you need. By improving energy efficiency, we aren't just cutting costs—we are building a future where our energy is fairer, more secure, and works for every member of our community.

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  • A person holds a blood pressure monitor with an open cuff in their left hand, displaying a reading on the digital screen.

    101 Energy Tips

    A comprehensive list of tips to help you save energy and money from Centre for Sustainable Energy’s Advice Team.

    They cover areas like heating, hot water, doing the laundry, cooking, lighting, draught proofing and insulating your home.

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  • A man installing a solar panel on a house roof next to a window with blinds.

    case studies

    Across the Forest, local businesses and community hubs are taking charge of their energy bills by upgrading their buildings. Read about examples like solar installations at Maix Vending and Angus Buchanan Recreation Ground. These projects show how local funding is helping our district become more self-reliant and energy-secure.

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