RESIDENTS in the district can apply to make their homes warmer and greener.
Warwick District Council has secured £2.42 million from the government’s Warm Homes Plan to help households save money on their energy bills and deliver cleaner heat to their homes.
Working with local charity Act on Energy and retrofit specialists Energy Efficiency Consultants and Broad Oak Group, the Warm Homes Local Grant scheme will help improve around 150 homes in the district with measures such as solar photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps, loft, cavity and external wall insulation and smart heating controls.
To be eligible, residents need to own and live in their home, or rent it privately as a tenant within the district and have a gross household income of £36,000 or less per year 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.
Act on Energy will be processing the applications, with eligible households receiving a full home survey to find the right measures for them by Energy Efficiency Consultants (EEC). Broad Oak Group will then oversee the installation of the measures to the property.
Anyone who thinks they may be eligible are urged to check the criteria, eligible postcodes and FAQs at www.warwickdc.gov.uk/WHLG before applying directly to Act on Energy.
Warwick District Council’s decarbonisation spokesperson Coun Lowell Williams said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to help residents lower their fuel bills and ensure their home is warm in the winter. Simple measures like insulation and solar panels with batteries that store the energy they’ve generated can really make a difference.
“It’s not a complicated process, and our partners will guide you from start to finish, ensuring you have the right measures for your home. So, if you think you meet the eligibility criteria, please do get in touch.”
