Energy & Environment
Introduction
We are the Home Energy Conservation Authority for Northern Ireland, so we have an important role to play in improving energy efficiency and advising people on how to save energy.
What does the Housing Executive do?
We have developed a strategy for improving energy efficiency in Northern Ireland homes. You can read about it in more detail in our Strategies section.
We have an environmental policy in place which applies to all our decisions, policies and practices.
Visit the Save Energy section of the site to find out more about what we do. There is also a separate section dealing with the specific issues regarding energy saving in rural areas.
Download our 2008 Home Energy Conservation report (
2745 KB) for more information.
What can I do?
There are a lot of simple things you can do to save energy which will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions and help prevent climate change. These range from switching your lights off when you leave a room to insulating your cavity walls properly.
By bringing energy saving into every part of your life - work, travel, and day to day living - you can make a real difference. Not only will you do your bit to help prevent climate change, you will also see a difference in your pocket. The average household could save up to £270 a year on energy bills by being more energy efficient.
You can also use renewable energy sources to generate energy for your home. You can find out about the different types available and which one is best for you.
A useful self assessment tool has been developed to give basic advice energy saving advice. If you complete the online survey you will instantly receive a report about what you can do to save energy in you home.
The online assessment can be accessed at the link below and is hosted by one of our partner organisation, Domdata, based in Poznan, Poland.
Click here to access the tool:
