To address fuel poverty and encourage the transition to renewable energy, the Réunion Region is rolling out the national SLIME scheme (Local Energy Management Intervention Service). The programme is run locally by Énergies Réunion.
Overview of the scheme
SLIME is a support scheme designed to help households in financial difficulty better manage their energy consumption. It provides free home energy assessments for all households experiencing fuel poverty, identifying concrete and suitable solutions to reduce the family’s energy consumption.
Who is eligible?
All households experiencing fuel poverty are eligible. Fuel poverty is commonly defined by the income thresholds set by the National Housing Improvement Agency (Anah – table below). Households receiving the energy cheque, CMU-C or ACS are also eligible.
How can I get a home visit?
Households can contact Energies Réunion directly on 0262 257 257 to arrange a home visit, or be referred by partner organisations that flag situations.
How does a visit work?
One of the great strengths of the SLIME programme in Reunion Island lies in its home visits. Carried out by Energies Réunion’s technicians specialising in Energy Demand Management (MDE) and Housing, these visits allow a personalised approach to households’ needs.
The visit takes place in three stages:
– An assessment is carried out based on information describing the household’s energy consumption habits (equipment, uses, analysis of electricity bills, etc.)
– Based on the assessment data, suitable advice and solutions are identified and presented
– At the end of the visit, depending on the needs identified, equipment is provided free of charge to reduce energy consumption in the short term (LED bulbs, water-saving kits).
After the visit, the household is referred, with its agreement, to the solutions identified by the assessment.
Beyond tackling fuel poverty, the SLIME programme also contributes to the island’s energy transition by raising households’ awareness of the importance of saving energy and using renewable energy. Installing energy-efficient equipment and changing behaviour significantly reduce the energy consumption of households in Reunion Island.
In Reunion Island, this programme is co-funded by the Réunion Region and EDF Réunion’s AGIR’PLUS offers, and is implemented by Energies Réunion.
