If your home is not adequately insulated you may be spending more on fuel bills than needed. The average home could save £200 a year by making energy efficiency improvements.
Loft insulation is a cost effective way to save energy in the home. Recommended depth for insulation is 270m (11"). Cavity Wall insulation is usually suitable for properties built after 1930.
You may be eligible for:
- SHEEP Scheme for loft insulation and cavity wall insulation.
- Warm Front
- Warm Front Top Up Grant
SHEEP Scheme
|
Able to pay |
Those on qualifying benefits |
60-69 year olds |
Over 70's |
| Loft insulation |
£99 |
Free |
£49 |
Free |
| Cavity Wall insulation |
£89 |
Free |
£49 |
Free |
All prices are subject to survey/meterage and available funding. To arrange a free, no obligation survey please call 01472 324782.
Warm Front Scheme eligibility (from 14th April 2011)
Warm Front provides a package of insulation and heating improvements up to £3,500 (or £6,000 where oil, low carbon or renewable technologies are recommended).
To qualify for Warm Front a person must live in their own home or rent privately and the property must have a SAP rating of 55 or under (this will be assessed at the beginning of the Technical Survey)
A householder that is entitled to the Cold Weather Payment should qualify for Warm Front if their property also has a SAP rating of 55 or under. A householder or their spouse must be in receipt of one of the following:
- Pension Credit
- Guaranteed Credit or
- Savings Credit
Or Income Support OR Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance which includes a work related activity or support component and have any of the following:
- Has parental responsibility for a child under 5 who ordinarily resides with that person
- Child Tax Credit (which must include a disability or severe disability element for a child or young person)
- Disabled Child Premium
- Disability Premium (enhanced disability or severe disability element premium)
- Pensioner Premium (higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium)
Warm Front top-up grant
Owner occupiers who have a contribution towards any works on the Warm Front Scheme may be eligible for help to pay the contribution (subject to funding).
If you require any further information or to make an application on the above schemes, please contact Home Energy on 01472 324782
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