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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Energy consultancy service

Our award-winning service offers a unique insight into the use of energy and carbon within the public sector from corporate building performance through to social housing stock.


If you are interested in any of the services detailed below, email EnergyServices@islington.gov.uk.

Compliance

We offer assistance with various compliance schemes, including British Standards and ISO standards. This includes internal auditing and assistance with obtaining certification.

We can also produce Display Energy Certificates for public buildings such as council offices and schools.

Domestic energy and fuel poverty reduction

We run the award-winning SHINE service (Seasonal Health Interventions Network) on behalf of a number of external funders. SHINE is an innovative single-point referral system to identify fuel poverty and trigger a series of support interventions.

The SHINE package includes telephone and face-to-face energy advice from dedicated advisors, as well as an ‘Energy Doctor’ home visiting service to install small measures, such as draught excluders and energy saving bulbs. We offer support to access relevant discounts, priority registers, and debt support. Our holistic intervention network provides an example for the effective integration of public services, and maximises resident incomes and home energy efficiency.

Energy management

This service is offered to schools and other organisations. We can help you understand your energy consumption and translate forecasts into cashable carbon and financial savings. 

Our service includes:

  • carrying out energy audits and surveys
  • energy consumption and targeting
  • providing budgeting information
  • heating and condensation surveys
  • enabling compliance with best-value performance
  • energy strategy for planning
  • preparing applications for external funding
  • energy efficient design advice.
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