Housing energy efficiency grants and advice

You may be eligible for grants which can help to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

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

Warm Homes: Local Grant Scheme

The Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH: LG) is a Government grant scheme running for three years. It aims to deliver measures to low-income private properties affected by fuel poverty. This is at no cost to the customer. 

The scheme is open to households both on and off the gas grid, and all fuel types.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scheme, you must:

  • have an annual gross income below £36,000 or be in receipt of a means tested benefit(s)
  • have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) between D-G or no existing certificate
  • live in a privately owned existing property (owner occupied or rented)

When you submit your application, you must provide proof of the above.

If you had your home upgraded under Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) or Local Authority Delivery (LAD), you may be eligible for further measures.

How to apply

Please contact us through the enquiry form and the team will be in touch.

Housing efficiency grant schemes enquiry form

If you have trouble completing the form online, please contact the Better Homes Team:

Email: better.homes@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 373 3300

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

Future Proof Cumbria (formerly Cumbria Action for Sustainability)

Future Proof Cumbria 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 Future Proof Cumbria 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.

Citizens Advice Carlisle and Eden

Citizens Advice provide free, confidential and impartial advice.

Find out more on the Citizen's Advice Carlisle and Eden website.

Groundwork NE and Cumbria

Green Doctors' friendly team offer free, impartial advice to help you:

  • take control of your bills
  • save energy in the home
  • access other available services and schemes

Other support includes energy debt advice and referrals to other services.

Find out more on the Groundwork website.