We've secured funding to help residents make their homes warmer and lower their fuel bills through the Warm Homes Local Grant.
Who is it for?
The scheme is aimed at private properties. To be eligible for the funding, applicants need to:
- Own and live in your home, or rent it privately as a tenant, within Warwick District; and
- Have a gross household income of £36,000 or less per year OR live in an eligible postcode area OR are on means tested benefits and
- Live in a home that has an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of D, E, F or G; if you don’t know your home’s EPC rating, we will complete one as part of this scheme.
Eligible benefits include Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Pension Credit and Universal Credit.
Eligible postcodes
Eligible postcodes are in areas of Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD). These are determined by the funder, the Department for Energy, Security & Net Zero.
- CV32 7BU
- CV32 7BX
- CV32 7PF
- CV32 7PG
- CV32 7PN
- CV32 7PP
- CV32 7PQ
- CV32 7PR
- CV32 7PS
- CV32 7PT
- CV32 7PU
- CV32 7PW
- CV32 7PX
- CV32 7PY
- CV32 7QA
- CV32 7QF
- CV32 7QH
- CV32 7QN
- CV32 7QW
- CV32 7UP
- CV32 7UR
- CV32 7XR
What measures are available?
- Solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage
- Air source heat pumps
- Loft insulation
- Cavity wall insulation
- Smart heating controls
- External wall insulation
The energy efficiency improvement(s) will be carried out by a reputable Trustmark registered contractor.
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, contact Act on Energy to start your application:
- Phone: 0800 988 2881
- Email: advice@actonenergy.org.uk
- Website: Act on Energy
Who is involved
Warwick District Council
Warwick District Council has obtained the ‘Warm Homes Local Grant’ grant funding from the Department of Energy, Security & Net Zero and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the scheme to ensure it runs smoothly.
You can contact us, for queries in regard to any aspects of the scheme at climatechange@warwickdc.gov.uk
Act on Energy
Local charity Act on Energy will be providing the customer journey support. They will be handling your applications, confirming your eligibility for grant funding and assisting with customer engagement.
Energy Efficiency Consultants (EEC)
EEC are independent retrofit assessors. Once your application is approved, EEC will be completing a whole house retrofit assessment. This information will highlight what energy efficiency improvements would be possible at your home.
Broad Oak Group
Broad Oak Group will be conducting technical surveys, quotes and installations of any energy efficiency measures. They will be your main point of contact once the work starts and afterwards for any issues or questions relating to the work undertaken.
