Thermal Imaging Hire Scheme for Winter 2024/2025

West Devon Borough Council is offering its communities the chance to use thermal imaging cameras to analyse homes across the borough and see how they could be more energy efficient. Our thermal imaging camera project supports our ambitions to make homes more environmentally friendly while helping people through the ongoing cost of living crisis.  Up to eight communities will be offered the chance to use the cameras in homes and community buildings throughout the cold winter months. The information provided by the cameras will inform what retrofit work could be done to make the properties more energy efficient.  The project is being run by the Council in partnership with Tamar Energy Community, a not-for-profit community enterprise that specialises in offering independent energy advice.

How does the scheme differ from last year?

This year we are offering up to eight communities the opportunity to use the council’s thermal imaging cameras (TICs) between 6 December and 31 March. We only have eight places available as Tamar Energy Community (TEC) will be supporting the scheme to: 

• support / train / develop a community energy champion(s) within the community 
• provide an introductory talk to the community about retrofitting, key considerations and advice and support available 
• provide a follow up event / clinic in the community to discuss and share results as a community

Applications will be considered on a first come first served basis. Tamar Energy Community will only be able to support two communities at a time, so the dates when you can use the cameras and arrange introductory and follow up sessions may be later than anticipated.

You'll be contacted to arrange a slot in either December, January, February or March.

What to do and how to apply:

1. Gather an interested group of people who wish to use a thermal imaging camera on their properties, the more the better, applications should include a minimum of 6 residents/properties.  
2. Ensure you have a venue available for introductory and follow up sessions. 
3. Nominate a Community Energy Ambassador who will act as a point of contact for your application.
4. Submit your application by clicking here.