Energy Efficiency Grants - In desperate need. Where can I apply?

fairplay1998

Hi all,

In summer I bought my first house on my own. The EPC is rated E, and now it's colder it's really starting to show. I have my heating on for 1 hour in the morning, and 2 hours in the evening (from 5pm-7pm). The temperate struggles to hit 17 degrees when the heating is on, and it rapidly plummets to under 14 degrees when the heating is off. I can't afford to have the heating on any longer. My energy bill is already at £140pm with the current times I have my heating on. I am in desperate need of energy efficiency improvements such as loft insulation. I know that there are grants available, but I never get a reply from any of the websites online. I have applied via British Gas (my energy supplier) but they haven't responded yet. I earn £22,500, and I have less than £5,000 in savings, so I believe I should be eligible for these grants.

Edit: I also have single glazing in my kitchen, some radiators are old and 2 windows at the front of my house could do with being replaced. Are there grants available for these?

I understand the application process will take months, I am just desperate to get the ball rolling! I am based in Lancashire if that helps.

Thank you!

housebuyer143

fairplay1998 said:

Hi all,

In summer I bought my first house on my own. The EPC is rated E, and now it's colder it's really starting to show. I have my heating on for 1 hour in the morning, and 2 hours in the evening (from 5pm-7pm). The temperate struggles to hit 17 degrees when the heating is on, and it rapidly plummets to under 14 degrees when the heating is off. I can't afford to have the heating on any longer. My energy bill is already at £140pm with the current times I have my heating on. I am in desperate need of energy efficiency improvements such as loft insulation. I know that there are grants available, but I never get a reply from any of the websites online. I have applied via British Gas (my energy supplier) but they haven't responded yet. I earn £22,500, and I have less than £5,000 in savings, so I believe I should be eligible for these grants.

I understand the application process will take months, I am just desperate to get the ball rolling! I am based in Lancashire if that helps.

Thank you!

Loft insulation isn't very expensive. Can you do that yourself? Or pay a trade to fit it now 

FreeBear

You would qualify for a Warm Homes grant from your local council. But funding is limited, and much of it will have already gone. Still, give them a call and see what help they can provide.

There are plans currently under discussion for further help/funding due to kick off in April 2023 called the ECO4+ scheme - This might provide some worthwhile funding, but I suspect the cowboys will be jumping on the bandwagon to get their snouts in the trough along with the regulars. I dare say much of the work will be overpriced and of a low standard...

Either way, I very much doubt you will get anything done until spring at the earliest.

In a similar position here - Old, cold, and draughty house. Don't qualify for any worthwhile funding. Have been slowly replacing doors & windows and insulating where I can. Loft is up to 300mm, all the windows are done, and I'm insulating the walls myself as/when time/money allows. Gone from bloody freezing in winter to reasonably comfy.

BUFF

Have you worked through the various schemes in https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-energy-grants-for-you-home-help-to-heat