10 Tips to save money and stay warm this winter

About Us

Switched On Portsmouth is run by Portsmouth City Council to provide Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant residents with a number of ways to save energy, money and carbon. Residents can receive:

Through working with a number of organisations we are able to provide a number of initiatives to help residents save money on their energy bills and improve energy efficiency in the city.

Switched On Portsmouth acts on Portsmouth City Council’s Energy and Water at Home Strategy, the aim of which is:
To ensure all homes in Portsmouth use energy and water as efficiently as possible for an appropriate level of comfort, safety,
health and dignity; and that every Portsmouth household can afford their energy and water bills.

View the full strategy here

Award-Winning

2021

  • Winner – Green Public Service Award by iESE for Hilsea Industrial Estate. National.
  • Winner – Energy Efficiency Project of the Year by Business Green Leaders Awards 2021 for Airex ECO Innovation Portsmouth City Council and Walsall Housing Group Trial. National
  • Winner – Regional Council or Local Authority Body of the Year by Energy Efficiency Awards. Regional.
  • Winner – Energy Manager of the Year (Public Sector) (Andrew Waggott) by Energy Managers Associations (EMA) awards. National.
  • Highly Commended – Energy Team of the Year (Public Sector) by Energy Managers Associations (EMA) awards. National.
  • Highly Commended– Vulnerable Customer Support Campaigner of the Year by Energy Efficiency Awards for Switched On Portsmouth Service. Regional
  • Highly Commended – Regional Housing Association or Landlord of the Year by Energy Efficiency Awards. Regional.
  • Commended – Regional Small Scale Project (<250K) of the Year – by Energy Efficiency Awards for Hilsea Industrial Estate Project. Regional
  • Commended– Regional Large Scale Project (<250K) of the Year – by Energy Efficiency Awards for Warmer Homes Consortium. Regional

You can view our full list of awards here.

 

The Team

Antonia

GRADUATE ENERGY OFFICER

 

Anttonia joined the Energy Services team in 2018 after graduating from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in Geography. Her role involves managing the scheme contracts and engaging with staff and residents across the city. She helps the most vulnerable get access to expert advice and initiatives.

Anttonia

Louise

GRADUATE ENERGY OFFICER

 

Louise joined the team as a Graduate Energy Officer in August 2019. She helps deliver our energy schemes and delivers training on these to organisations in Portsmouth. Before this role, she worked at the National Energy Foundation working on energy projects and helping those in fuel poverty. She has a Bachelors in Architecture and Master of Arts (Hons) in Environmental Sustainability and Geography.

Louise

Kyle

MARKETING OFFICER

 

Kyle is a Marketing Officer with a degree in Marketing and has been part of the Energy Services team since May 2019. His role involves the management of the Switched On website, social media channels, communications and public relations. He also manages the wider marketing strategy for different initiatives and events.

Kyle

Andrew

ENERGY SERVICES TEAM MANAGER

 

Andrew has worked in Portsmouth City Council since 2011 and has managed the Energy Services team since 2017. He has been successful in attracting funding to help combat fuel poverty in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. Andrew’s team is one of the most advanced Energy Services teams in the South of England having won multiple Energy Efficiency awards.

Andrew

Want to find out more?

If you have any questions about what you might be eligible for or if you just want to find out more about how we can help, just send us an email or give us a call

0800 260 5907