Did you know that there’s a way to escape fuel poverty for good? You can achieve this by applying for energy efficiency grant funding, which not only warms your home but also puts extra cash in your pocket. The UK government is committed to enhancing energy efficiency nationwide, with a special focus on low-income and vulnerable homes that are currently less energy-efficient.
If you’ve been struggling with the stress of rising fuel costs and wondering how to afford your next energy bill, energy-saving funding could be the lifeline you’ve been waiting for. But with such a wide and varied range of schemes available, selecting the right one for your needs can be daunting. Let’s take a look at the energy saving grants you might be entitled to and discover how you can take the first step toward home improvements like insulation and renewable heating today.
Why is Energy Efficiency in the Home Important?
Before we look into the funding and improvements available, let’s take a moment to unravel why energy efficiency plays such an important role in our homes. Energy-efficient homes are essentially those that require less heating and emit fewer harmful emissions. Typically, this is achieved through improved insulation or more efficient heating systems.
Energy efficiency enhancements hold the power to cut emissions and reduce your heating expenses by enhancing efficiency. But the benefits don’t stop there; they can also elevate the value of your home. And if you happen to be reading this from a chilly, draughty stone-built residence, here’s some great news—you might automatically qualify for funding.
The Fight Against Fuel Poverty in the UK
Are you worrying about how you’ll pay your energy bills every month? Perhaps you are avoiding turning on your heating because you can no longer afford to heat your home. Fuel poverty is a problem that affects millions of people in the UK and the problem is growing.
The good news is that applying for an energy efficiency grant today could help you to warm your home for much less and escape the grips of the problem. Everybody deserves to live in a warm home and taking action could make that a reality for you. There are many factors that contribute to fuel poverty. For example, you might be living in a cold and draughty stone-built cottage, or have no connection to the mains gas grid.
Government-Backed Energy Efficiency Grants
There is a wide selection of energy efficiency grants on offer to homeowners in England, Scotland, and Wales. This is down to the government’s commitment to fight fuel poverty and climate change. Many of these schemes are designed to help those in vulnerable or low-income households. Initiatives like the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme or the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) program are just some of the funding opportunities available.
Home improvements available under these schemes include loft and wall insulation, renewable heating, new boilers, and solar panel installation. Which improvements could you be eligible for?
What Schemes Are Available in the UK?
Here are some of the standout energy-saving schemes in the UK:
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Local Authority Delivery Scheme
- LA Flex Scheme
- Great British Insulation Scheme
You don’t need to be receiving benefits to qualify for funding and there are other routes and schemes available. One such scheme is LA Flex, part of the ECO scheme that widens the reach of the funding.
What Improvements Are on Offer?
Every home has different energy requirements and a survey will be carried out of your home to determine which improvements are best. They might include:
Electric Storage Heaters: Storage heaters can be an efficient way of heating a property and are most suited to flats and smaller homes. They retain heat, reducing the amount of energy used.
External Wall Insulation: Perfect for homes that have solid brick or solid stone walls.
Loft Insulation: Traps heat where it matters most.
Internal Wall Insulation: Internal wall insulation is a great option for insulating a solid wall, without compromising the external look of your home.
Cavity Wall Insulation: Cavity wall insulation is a relatively low-cost retrofit measure that can save hundreds of pounds per year on energy bills.
Gas Central Heating: Funding is currently only available to install gas central heating in a property if there is already an existing gas meter in the dwelling.
Air Source Heat Pump: An air source heat pump is a very efficient way of heating a home and producing hot water.
Solar PV: Generate free electricity from the sun, every day of the year.
Room In Roof Insulation: Suitable for properties that have a habitable room within the roof space.
Am I Eligible For Funding?
Finding out whether you are eligible for funding can be difficult and confusing as the criteria often changes. General rules for eligibility include:
- Someone in the property being in receipt of specific benefits like Housing Benefit or Universal Credit.
- Homes without mains gas connections may qualify for various energy-saving measures.
- Homes with an income under £31,000; or occupants with health conditions exacerbated by the cold (eg arthritis) may be eligible.
Imagine What Energy Improvements Could Do For You
Picture this: securing £10,000 to £50,000 in energy efficiency upgrades and enjoying the benefits and cost savings this could bring. You’ll be able to warm your home for less with improvements like insulation, central heating and solar panels.
A Message from Energy Saving Grants
“We’ve been proudly helping homeowners across England, Scotland and Wales to fight climate change and fuel poverty for years. Thousands of homeowners are now enjoying better comfort for less in their homes. We are committed to making a difference”.
Don’t Miss Out – Funding Won’t Last Forever
Winter without heating is no fun to say the least, and could also be very dangerous for the vulnerable and elderly. Make a big difference today by applying for energy efficiency grants that improve your comfort and reduce your energy costs. Energy Saving Grants offers personalised guidance on eligibility and the application process.
Speak to the team at Energy Saving Grants or call 0330 223 0333 and they will be able to tell you more about the schemes available and how you can apply.
