Affordable Warmth

Affordable Warmth forms part of the work on domestic energy in the home covered by Strategic Initiatives. We offer support to people living in privately-owned and privately-rented housing, particularly in vulnerable households, so that they can:

 

 

Fuel poverty is defined as the need to spend at least 10% of household income on fuel to keep warm; a vulnerable household is one with young children or one with at least one elderly person, disabled person or a person classed as long-term sick.

 

We work closely with other Council services, especially those involved with private housing, so that as many people in Sheffield as possible can take advantage of the service and schemes offered.

 

We also link in with other interested organisations, especially those working to improve health and quality of life, to inform people about the issues and what can be done.

 

Sheffield City Council's Affordable Warmth Strategy is attached below. This version is from 2001 and is being currently being updated. The new version will be released this year.

 

 

If you would like any further information please ring the Sustainable Housing & Affordable Warmth (SHAW) team on 0114 273 6294. You can also email the team on shawteam@sheffield.gov.uk.