Energy bills
Councils are currently focusing on reducing residents' energy bills through new committee work and existing support programmes.
Hammersmith and Fulham's new Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee, formed in June 2026, will focus on energy bills and building retrofitting in 2026/27, with Councillor Ross Melton highlighting commitments to reduce residents' energy costs. Separately, Islington's Seasonal Health Interventions Network (SHINE) programme saved residents an estimated £585,347 on their energy bills by April 2026, by providing energy advice and support.
These initiatives follow earlier efforts to address energy costs, such as Lewisham Council securing £2.5m in September 2025 to retrofit 250 homes. This programme aims to improve energy performance and reduce energy bills for residents, building on its Housing Retrofit Strategy approved by Mayor and Cabinet in March 2025.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham's Climate, Sustainability and Travel Policy and Accountability Committee outlined energy bills and building retrofitting as key areas for 2026/27 in June 2026. Source
- Islington residents saved an estimated £585,347 on energy bills by April 2026 through the SHINE programme. Source
- Lewisham Council secured £2.5m in funding in September 2025 to retrofit 250 homes. Source
- Lewisham's Housing Retrofit Strategy was approved by Mayor and Cabinet in March 2025. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.