A Day in the Life of a Home Energy Advisor
Connecting With Our Community
A Day in the Life of a Home Energy Advisor: Go behind the scenes with one of our Home Energy Advisors, India, as she delivers free, personalised energy advice, supporting residents across Peterborough, Cambridge, and Rutland, and making a real difference, one visit at a time.
Starting the Day with Purpose (and Coffee!)
As a Home Energy Advisor (HEA) every day brings something new and inspiring. I’m fortunate enough to meet so many wonderful individuals from the Peterborough, Cambridge, and Rutland communities, each interaction filled with valuable discussions and shared experiences.
My mornings usually kick off with a cup of coffee whilst I prep for the day ahead. I check my notes and gather my thoughts, ensuring I’m ready to provide tailored advice to the residents I’ll be meeting. The connections I make and the stories I hear on home visits are what make each day rewarding and impactful.
Hitting the Road: On the Way to My First Home Visit
My role means I visit multiple locations around the city, allowing me to connect with a diverse range of residents. Each day begins with the journey to my first appointment, during which I ensure I’m well-prepared, not just with notes and insights, but with a carefully curated playlist or podcast to start my day off right.
Tailored Support for Every Home
Upon arriving at a resident’s property, I find that my prepared notes really come in handy. They help me to personalise each visit to really understand the specific needs and concerns of the individuals I’m meeting. It’s essential for residents to feel that I am truly here to help with anything and everything they’d like to know.
Building Trust Through Conversation
This personal touch not only fosters a sense of trust but also allows me to get to know the residents better and really build a connection. By putting myself in their shoes, I can offer assistance that is specifically tailored to their home energy needs. Whether it’s answering questions about energy efficiency or exploring switching options to reduce costs, I strive to provide valuable insights that empower them to make informed decisions and ultimately save them as much energy and money as possible. Each interaction is more than just a routine check-in; it’s an opportunity to grow relationships and ensure the residents feel supported and not alone. After all, at GES, our mission is not just to provide a service, but to be community leaders that local residents can rely on and trusted partners in their everyday lives.
Community Connections Beyond the Doorstep
When I’m not out on home visits, you’ll likely find me engaging in community outreach and events, striving to be a familiar face that you can recognise. I’ve attended events such as the Accent Summer fate, Kingsgate Food Pantry, Peterborough Food Banks, HOPE CIC. Your voices and stories matter to me, so if you ever see me around, please don’t hesitate to come over and say hello! I really look forward to our conversations and working together to make your life’s better and our community even stronger.
Live in Peterborough, South Cambridgeshire, or Rutland and Need Support with Your Energy Bills?
At Green Energy Switch, we’re here to help. Through the LEAP service, we provide completely free, personalised energy advice to residents across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and Rutland. From helping you switch to a better tariff to installing energy-saving measures in your home, we’re committed to making a real difference where it matters most.
Last year alone, we helped residents save over £800,000 combined on their energy bills, and we’d love to help you too.
If you or someone you know could benefit from support, don’t wait! Check your eligibility and apply today on our website:
www.greenenergyswitch.co.uk/home-energy
Want to Work with Us in the Community?
We’re always looking to partner with organisations, community groups, and local events across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and Rutland. Whether it’s a school fair, food pantry, or community centre open day, our Home Energy Advisors are happy to pop along and provide free, trusted energy advice on the spot.
Together, we can reach even more residents in need, helping families save money, stay warm, and feel supported.
Let’s make change happen in our community.
To invite us to your event or find out more, give us a call or drop us an email at leap@greenenergyswitch.co.uk
ABOUT US
Green Energy Switch (GES) delivers a broad range of energy services across the UK; specialising in working with social landlords and local authorities. Established in 2006, GES is a subsidiary of environmental charity PECT. We gift-aid any profits to PECT to help fund their vital work. In doing so, we are the lead sponsor of their Forest project. So far over 117,000 trees have been planted, equating to a remarkable reduction of over 1,300 tonnes of carbon emission.
