Free online tool helps Poole households trim energy bills and carbon use
7 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
With energy costs still weighing on household budgets, BCP Council is highlighting a free online tool that gives residents personalised advice on reducing their bills and improving home comfort.
The Homewise tool, delivered in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust, works through a short online journey and produces tailored recommendations for each property. Suggestions can range from relatively simple measures — draught-proofing, improved insulation — through to larger upgrades such as heating system changes or renewable energy technologies.
More than 2,000 people across Dorset and BCP have started a Homewise journey since the tool launched, and around 61% of those users go on to adopt a bespoke action plan.
For Poole residents, the appeal is practical: the tool requires no technical knowledge, costs nothing and can be completed at home at any time. It is particularly relevant for owner-occupiers looking to improve an older property's efficiency, though renters can use it too and may find advice worth sharing with their landlord.
The council is encouraging more residents to try it as energy prices remain elevated. Full details and a link to the Homewise tool are available via BCP Council. Thousands benefit from free tool helping residents cut energy bills and carbon emissions