Home energy adviser for households

Homeowners, landlords, older people and families who want lower bills or a warmer home, sometimes through local community groups.

A fixed fee per home assessment or report, with optional follow-up support or a paid check-in once changes are made.

• Understanding energy bills and tariffs
• Explaining technical things in plain language
• Careful, organised report writing

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check what suits home visits and written advice
• Formal Energy Performance Certificates and some grant work need accredited assessors, check what you are allowed to offer
• Avoid promising specific savings, as results depend on the home and how people use energy
• Check data protection rules (UK GDPR) for storing people's bills and personal details

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on the insurance you choose, the tools you need and how you deliver advice, such as home visits or video calls.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on how many households you advise and how often. Avoid promising specific savings, as results depend on each home and how people use energy.

Check which professional indemnity and public liability insurance suits home visits and written advice. Formal Energy Performance Certificates and some grant work need accredited assessors, so check what you may offer. Also check UK GDPR rules for storing bills and personal details.