To enquire about housing energy efficiency grants such as insulation, heating upgrades and solar panels please complete the online form:
Housing efficiency grant schemes enquiry form
You may be eligible for energy efficiency funding if your home has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rated D,E,F, G or it has not been assessed.
Check if your home has an EPC at gov.uk: find your energy certificate.
Your household must also meet the eligibility criteria of the funding scheme you applied for:
Current funded schemes
Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) - Key eligibility criteria
There is no mains gas central heating and total household income is below £36,000.
Find out more about this scheme and how to express an interest: Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2).
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) Flex - Key eligibility criteria
- total household income is below £31,000, or
- a resident is referred by a General Practitioner, or
- a household that meet at least two of the Route 2 proxies listed on the Statement of Intent.
Find out more about this scheme and how to apply: ECO and GBIS schemes.
For more information about the funded schemes:
Email: better.homes@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 373 3300
Further advice and support
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
Cumbria Action for Sustainability is a charity that offers independent energy saving advice and equipment to help make your home warmer, more comfortable and cheaper to heat.
Find out more on the CAfS website.
HEAT
Get support with your energy bills with the Home Energy Advice Team
HEAT provides mentoring support and advocacy to vulnerable households to ensure no one has to struggle between choosing to heat or eat.
Find out more on the The Wise Group | HEAT website.
The Energy Saving Trust
The Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation providing guidance and advice to homeowners on improving their energy efficiency.
Find out more on the energy saving trust website.