Kirklees Council is using athermal image mapcreated by aerial
survey specialist Bluesky to promote a £20m programme toimprove energy efficiencyin every
household in the area.
The Kirklees Warm Zone project is one of the biggest and most
comprehensive programmes to tackle household energy efficiency in
the UK.
As part of the programme, the Bluesky thermal image map has been
published on West Yorkshire council's website.
Householders can simply type in their postcode, select their
property and instantly get a colour-coded picture of how much heat
is escaping through their roof and walls.
The council website also offers advice and information on ways
to improve energy efficiency in the home, including how the Warm
Zone programme is being delivered and other grants that may be
available.
Over a three-year period every home within Kirklees will be
visited in order to assess the suitability for energy efficiency
improvements.
Suitable properties will be offered cavity wall and loft
insulation free of charge, regardless of household income, which is
a first in the UK.
Martyn Bolt, Kirklees cabinet member for the environment, said,
"The thermal image is a vital tool for communicating with
residents. It clearly shows the scale of the problem and we hope it
will encourage residents and businesses to address the issue."