Keep the Heat in and the Cold out.
If you own your home then you could get help improving the energy efficiency of your property while reducing your carbon footprint. Contact us for further details.
Am I eligible?
All eligible households will need a valid energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of D, E, F or G to qualify. If you do not have a valid EPC, or you’ve made changes in the property since it was lodged then we can arrange one as part of our grant funding. Check your energy performance certificate score.
You must also match at least one of the following eligibility routes:
1. Occupier (other than a lodger or adult in full time education) receiving one of the below benefits:
Universal Credit
Pension Credit (savings and guarantee)
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Income Support
Housing Benefit
2. You have a gross (before tax) annual household income of £36k or less. The below disability benefits will not be included in gross income calculations:
• Attendance Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance
• Personal Independence Payment
• Armed Forces Independence Payment
• Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance
• Constant Attendance Allowance
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
3. Your home falls within an automatically eligible postcode. Call us to check.
4. After paying your housing costs (mortgage or rent) your household net income would be equal to or below the income threshold for your household composition, as set out below:
1 Adult - £ 20,000
1 Adult + 1 Dependent - £ 20,000
1 Adult + 2 Dependents - £ 20,000
1 Adult + 3 Dependents - £ 23,600
1 Adult + 4 Dependents - £ 27,600
1 Adult + 5 Dependents - £ 31,600
2 Adults - £ 20,000
2 Adults + 1 Dependent - £ 24,000
2 Adults + 2 Dependents - £ 28,000
2 Adults + 3 Dependents - £ 32,000
2 Adults + 4 Dependents - £ 36,000
2 Adults + 5 Dependents - £ 40,000
What do I need to do?
Our team will support you throughout the process. In order to access funding for improvements, you will need to:
Get in touch with a member of our friendly team.
Supply a completed application form, along with all the requested documents.
Supply evidence you own your property and you live in it.
Ensure that contractors have full and clear access throughout your property (including the loft if you’re having loft insulation fitted).
Make sure that the owner of the property is available for 4-5 visits from different contractors and/or project officers. The actual number will depend on your initial survey recommendations.
Your property must be ready for home improvement works, e.g, it can’t be in a state of disrepair, in need of renovating or you are currently building an extension.
Do I need to pay for anything?
No. All the work, including surveys and EPCs will be fully funded as part of the grant. However, any work that isn’t for energy efficient measures or clean heat (such as clearing your loft space) won’t be covered by the grant. Redecoration is not covered by our grants.
How long does the process take?
Due to the home assessments and technical surveys that are needed, you may have to have multiple visits from several contractors. The duration of the process depends on your accommodation for visits and the level of works involved. However, application to installation usually takes an average of 6-9 months, of course larger works may take longer.
Do I need Planning Permission?
As the property owner, it is your responsibility to seek the advice and permission that would be needed for the work to be done. Usually this sort of work falls under ‘permitted development’, which means you don’t need Planning Permission. However, if your property is listed or within a conservation area, you will need to contact your local authority’s planning and conservation team. If you’re unsure, then contact a member of our team for further advice.
Keeping cosy
We take a whole home approach to energy efficiency so our first step is to ensure your property is insulated as much as possible. Nearly 60% of your home’s heat is lost through the walls and roof, so this can make a huge difference to your energy use. Once a home is suitability insulated we can also look at clean heating and solar panels.
Download our Welcome pack for further information
What we offer:
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If your home is suitable, we could supply you with an air source heat pump. Air source heat pumps work by using heat from the outside air to heat your home and hot water, even at outside temperatures as low as -15°C.
Air source heat pumps do use electricity to run, but as they extract heat from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input, so they’re a far more efficient method of heating your home than electric heaters.
Find out more here.
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Solar Photovoltaics (PV) harness the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity that can power your home. Solar panels produce free, renewable, low-carbon electricity. Find out more here.
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A quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Insulating your loft is an effective way to reduce heat loss and reduce your heating bills.
Due to heat rising, a significant amount is lost through the roof, which is why loft insulation is so effective, acting as a blanket to keep the heat where it belongs.
Whichever form of insulation works best for your home, once it’s in place you will need less energy to heat your house, helping you to keep cosy throughout the colder months. And as an added benefit it will act as a barrier to keep heat out during the summer months. Find out more here.
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About a third of all the heat lost in an uninsulated home escapes through the walls. By properly insulating cavity walls, you will save energy and cut costs off your heating bill. Find out more here.
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A quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Insulating your flat roof is an effective way to reduce heat loss and reduce your heating bills. Find out more here.
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A quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Insulating your room in roof is an effective way to reduce heat loss and reduce your heating bills. Find out more here.
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Ventilation allows moisture, built up from daily activities, to escape, reducing the risk of damp and mould. Any home that is thermally insulated must have sufficient airflow to maintain good air quality. Find out more here.