Home Energy Saver Kit

Borrow It from Your Local Library
Save Energy at Home – Loan a Kit from Your Library

Local residents looking to cut down on energy waste and reduce their household bills now have a new resource available at Newcastle and Castlewellan libraries.

The Home Energy Saver Kit, provided through funding from Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful – Live Here Love Here, is now available to borrow, just like a library book!

Each kit contains a range of easy-to-use tools designed to help you pinpoint areas where energy is being wasted and take simple steps to improve efficiency in your home. With guidance included, users can measure electricity consumption, detect heat loss, and monitor temperature and humidity to make informed decisions about their energy use.

What’s Inside the Kit?

The Home Energy Saver Kit includes:

  • Thermal leak detector – Identifies heat loss around windows, doors, vents, and walls.
  • Whole home electricity monitor – Helps track energy use and spot areas of waste.
  • Plug-in energy monitor – Measures the power consumption of individual appliances.
  • Temperature and humidity display – Ensures your home isn’t overheated.
  • Shower timer – Encourages shorter showers to reduce water heating costs.
  • Remote control sockets – Makes it easy to turn off devices and avoid standby power waste.
  • Radiator key – Bleeding radiators improves their efficiency and heat output.

How to Borrow a Kit

If you have a library card, borrowing a Home Energy Saver Kit is as simple as checking out a book. Just visit Newcastle or Castlewellan library, ask about availability, and take the kit home for a set loan period.

By using the kit, you can identify practical ways to save on your energy bills while reducing your household’s environmental impact. Whether you’re interested in improving your home’s insulation, cutting back on electricity usage, or simply learning more about energy efficiency, this kit is a great first step.

Thanks to NI Libraries for their support in making these kits available. For more details, visit your local library today and start saving energy!