North Northamptonshire Council launches new Tailored Energy Advice Service to help residents cut bills and stay warm
Energy efficient home12 February 2026
North Northamptonshire Council has launched a new Tailored Energy Advice Service (TEAS), a free, impartial tool designed to help residents understand how they can make their homes warmer, more energy efficient and cheaper to run.
TEAS is powered by Homewise, a trusted digital energy advice tool developed by the Energy Saving Trust. The tool provides a clear picture of the improvements that would work best for each property.
Residents can access the service on a computer, tablet or smartphone. By entering their postcode and answering a few short questions about their home, the tool uses more than 90 verified data points to assess how energy is used in the property.
Based on this information, residents receive a personalised action plan showing:
- Recommended home improvements to save energy
- Estimated costs and potential bill savings
- Possible carbon reduction benefits
The tool offers three types of action plans, allowing residents to choose a route based on their goals, budget, or preferred level of guidance. The personalised plan can be downloaded instantly and includes links to further trusted advice and grant funding opportunities
This service supports the Council’s wider work to tackle fuel poverty, improve local housing quality, and enable the transition to a low carbon future.
Residents in North Northamptonshire can start their tailored home energy plan on the Homewise website.
We’re pleased to support North Northamptonshire Council in offering residents clear and personalised energy advice through the Tailored Energy Advice Service. By combining trusted data with practical advice, the Homewise tool helps households discover which improvements will make the biggest difference to their energy bills and comfort.Tim Anderson, relationship director at Energy Saving Trust.
This service will play an important role in empowering people to make informed choices to upgrade their homes and contribute to a low carbon future.
Many residents want to reduce their energy bills and make their homes more comfortable, but it can be difficult to know where to begin. Our new Tailored Energy Advice Service takes the guesswork out of home improvements by offering trusted, independent advice tailored to each individual property.Cllr Ken Harrington, Executive Member for Assets, Waste and Environmental Services.
Whether someone is considering insulation, heating upgrades or renewable options, this tool provides clear recommendations, estimated costs and practical next steps. We are pleased to offer this support as part of our wider commitment to helping households stay warm, reduce energy use and work towards a more sustainable future.
The launch of the Tailored Energy Advice Service also follows the Government’s announcement of its Warm Homes Plan, a national programme outlining measures intended to improve home energy efficiency and reduce household energy costs.
Announced on 20 January 2026, the £15 billion plan sets out proposals including insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and battery installations. It also outlines support for low‑income households, new requirements for the rental sector, and government‑backed low or zero‑interest loans for homeowners.
This national focus on warmer, cheaper‑to‑heat homes reinforces the importance of giving North Northamptonshire residents trusted, personalised advice, which TEAS now provides.