Homes which are wasting heat energy are to be uncovered by the use of thermal imaging.
As part of Energy Saving Week, Reading Borough Council is to use thermal images to identify homes which are leaking heat.
Three-quarters of a home's energy is used to heat its rooms and water, so controlling heat loss is essential to cutting energy bills.
Better heat retention means less energy has to be used to keep a household at the same temperature.
Energy provider E.ON recommends installing loft
insulation to a depth of 270 millimetres and cavity wall
insulation to prevent heat loss out the walls.
Simply drawing curtains and setting the thermostat one degree lower are two steps households can take to reduce their energy consumption.
In Reading there will also be a drop in centre for the elderly to learn about measures to keep warm, while Heatseekers will be handing out energy efficient light bulbs.
