NAILSEA Town Council are investing in a thermal imaging camera to help residents identify where their homes are losing heat.

Not only would this help everyday people reduce their energy bills, but also act as a way to track carbon emissions.

The camera was approved at the last town council meeting after residents requested it in the 'Ask Nailsea' consultation, which allowed people to give direct feedback to decision-makers. 

The camera was purchased using some of the £50,000 set aside for smaller, less urgent projects, such as the Engine Lane Capital Receipts.

The council will be working with members of Nailsea Climate Action Group to help people in the local community.

According to the group's Facebook page, we only have a very small window of time to make a serious change before the we make irreversible damage to the environment.

The Department for Energy, Business and Industrial Strategy states that Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the UK are provisionally estimated to have increased by 6.3% in 2021 from 2020, to 341.5 million tonnes.

However, it is the small changes that could just make all the difference.

Town clerk, Jo Duffy, said: “Residents will be able to book an appointment for a group member to attend their property with the thermal imaging camera, which will show where heat loss is occurring.

"Anyone with a property identified with significant heat loss will then be given advice on changes they can make to help reduce the leakage and signposting will direct them to organisations that can help - including where they can apply for energy grants.”

The Energy Saving Trust advises some ways to reduce your household's carbon emissions:

  • Improving your insultation to prevent heat loss.
  • Using heating controls.
  • Using low-energy lighting.
  • Purchasing energy-efficient appliances.
  • Draught-proofing your home.

These can also help you save money on your energy bills during this ongoing cost of living crisis.

Mrs Duffy added: “Nailsea can reduce its emissions considerably if businesses, local organisations, residents and the town council all work to reduce their own emissions as well as coming together to look at collective ways we can do this.”

To learn more about what Nailsea Town Council is doing to help both the environment and your bank account, please visit their website.