Residents who are on a low income and live in a property with a low EPC rating should apply for the Sustainable Warmth Scheme before 31 December 2022.
The Council is encouraging residents who are on a low income and who live in a property with a low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating to apply for the Sustainable Warmth Scheme before 31 December 2022.
This Government funded scheme operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is available for homeowners, private tenants and people in social rented accommodation who live in a home where the EPC is rated E, F or G (D-rated homes can also be considered), and where there is a household income of less than £30,000 a year, or the resident is unemployed and in receipt of an income, health or disability benefit.
Those eligible will be able to benefit from a free home assessment, recommendation of suitable energy saving improvements and subsequent installation.
Energy saving improvements covered by this scheme include insulation and ventilation upgrades, upgrade to a low carbon heating system, heating controls, energy efficient hot water solution, solar thermals (keeps your house warm), solar PV (solar electricity panels), energy efficiency lighting (cheaper to run).
To apply please complete the online form available at https://surveys.est.org.uk/s/SustainableWarmth/ or call 0808 1968255. The telephone line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except bank holidays).