Introduction
Information about energy efficiency and grants can be found at the following external websites:-
- Warm Front Grants. Warm Front is a government-funded initiative providing a package of insulation and heating improvements to a maximum of £3500. Applicants must be owner-occupiers or private sector tenants. Applicants need to be in receipt of a qualifying benefit. Persons over 60 and not in receipt of a relevent benefit can qualify for a £300 rebate towards repair or replacement of a central heating system.Telephone 0800 316 2805 for details.
- Act on Energy are agents for the Council. They provide advice on discounts for energy efficiency works and will give practical advice. Telephone 0800 988 2881 for more information.
- Energy Saving Trust administer the new boiler scrappage scheme. Persons who have a 'G' rated inefficient boiler may qualify for a £400 voucher towards the cost of a new 'A' rated boiler.
Energy Advice Surgeries
Act on Energy will be visiting the District Council Headquarters at Riverside House and the County Council Headquaters at Shire Hall between January and March in the main reception areas. Come along to receive free impartial advice on :-
gas and electricity bills
heating systems
grants for heating and insulation measures
improving the energy efficiency of your home.
Dates and times
Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Leamington Spa
- 18/01/10 9.00am-12.30pm
- 8/02/10 9.00am-12.30pm
- 22/02/10 9.00am-12.30pm
- 08/03/10 9.00am-12.30pm
Shire Hall, Market Square, Warwick
- 1/02/10 9.00am-12.30pm
- 15/02/10 9.00am-12.30pm
- 01/03/10 9.00am-12.30pm
You can call 0800 988 2881 for more information from Act on Energy or make a specific appointment, or just turn up!
District Council Energy Efficiency Grants
Energy Efficiency Grants should be considered if you do not qualify for Warm Front Grant. They are targeted towards households on low incomes (not necessarily in receipt of income-related benefits) who may need help to keep warm. The scheme has been split into two - one is aimed at people who are 60 or over, the other is aimed at all other households.
The grants are particularly aimed at owner-occupiers and people who rent their homes from private landlords, as this group contains the largest number of households in difficulty. (If you rent your home from Warwick District Council and have concerns about energy efficiency, please contact Mr Anthony White by calling 01926 410410).
Apply for an energy efficiency grant
What will it cost?
All applications for grant are means tested. This will set your income and savings against standard allowances which are determined by your age, family make-up and any evidence of disability.
Should your income and savings be less than your allowances you will not have to pay anything. Should there be an excess of income and savings over allowances, an 'affordable loan' will be calculated. This will be subtracted from the cost of the works and the grant will be the resulting amount. Persons who qualify for Warm Front Grant may also apply for 'top up' grant from the Council where the maximum Warm Front grant level (£3500) is exceeded.
What does the grant provide?
The Energy Efficiency Grant of up to £3500 will provide a package of insulation and heating tailored to each property, drawn from the measures listed below:
Insulation measures
- Loft insulation
- Draught proofing
- Cavity wall insulation
- Hot water tank insulation
Heating systems
- Gas room heaters and thermostatic controls
- Electric storage heaters
- Converting a solid fuel open fire to a modern glass fronted fire
- Timer controls for electric space and water heaters
The Energy Efficiency Grant for people who are 60 or over, in addition to the measures listed above, may offer gas or electric central heating systems with radiators in the main living room, circulation area, main bedroom and bathroom.
Who will carry out the work?
We will put you in touch with two or three experienced and qualified local companies whose work is known by Warwick District Council. The contractor who submits the best value estimate will be chosen to do the work. All of the works are inspected by Warwick District Council, and contractors are only paid when the work they have done is judged to be satisfactory.
What do I do next?
1.Check to see if you are eligible for grant or rebate through Warm Front. or Energy Savings Trust (for boiler upgrades)
2.Check to see if you may be eligible for any other assistance (or simply to receive advice) by contacting Act on Energy.
3.If you would like to apply for an Energy Efficiency Grant from the Council, or if you would like further information please use one of the following methods.
Private Sector Housing
PO Box 2175
Riverside House
Milverton Hill
Leamington Spa CV32 5QE
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