Solihull Future Ready Homes

Over the last six months, BrumEnergy (BVSC ), MECC Trust, and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council have worked with communities across Solihull to make homes warmer, healthier, and cheaper to run.

This project has now finished - but the advice, tools, and learning are here for you to use.

What you’ll find on this page:

Simple ways to cut energy costs

Resources you can use at home straight away

Where to get free, ongoing support

Leaflets

Translations

Video Resources

If you would like further support:

In Birmingham: get in contact with one of our BrumEnergy partners

In Solihull: contact Act on Energy

Or contact: National Energy Action

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