"Homeowner Damian Bourke used a thermal imaging camera to assess the effectiveness of heating improvements. The 34-year-old from Bromley borrowed a camera in January to analyse the efficiency of his newly renovated home. Bourke said: "Most of us aren't involved in construction or architecture, so it was important to check whether we got what we paid for." Ambra, who lives in Brentford, borrowed a camera after receiving what she described as generic advice from an eco-consultant."
"After using the technology, she installed loft insulation, replaced doors and switched her boiler to an air source heat pump. "The thermal camera helped me balance cost and benefit," she said. More than 600 people have accessed the scheme so far, and have used the cameras to identify draughty windows, poorly insulated walls and cold floors. Patrick Hoelscher Alongside the camera loans, Greener and Cleaner runs free advice sessions to help people reduce their energy bills."
Free thermal imaging camera loans enabled over 600 Londoners to detect draughty windows, poorly insulated walls and cold floors, leading to practical measures like loft insulation, door replacement and switching to air source heat pumps. Renters reported living in cold, damp homes and often made small repairs themselves when landlords resisted investing in improvements. Homeowners used cameras to verify renovation and heating efficiency. The scheme responded to rising energy bills and concerns about poorly insulated housing, and is paired with free advice sessions to help people lower energy costs and address related mental and physical health impacts.
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