Warm Homes: Local Grants
We are currently applying for funding for the Warm Homes: Local Grants scheme.
The Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme is a UK government programme that helps low-income households in England improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
While we wait to find out if our bid for funding has been successful, we are encouraging residents who meet the eligibility criteria below to contact our partners, Marches Energy (MEA), to register their interest:
For further advice or to apply, please contact MEA’s local team (Warmer Derby and Derbyshire):
- call 0800 677 1332 (choose option 2) lines open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- email hugd@mea.org.uk
- application form
Please note that registering your interest does not guarantee that you will received funding. All works are subject to household eligibility, funding availability, and property surveys.
Am I eligible?
You are likely to qualify if you meet ALL the following criteria:
- you are an owner-occupier or are a private landlord1
- your property has a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, E, F or G2
One of the following statements must also apply:
Route 1: you live in one of the eligible postcode areas set by central Government3
Route 2: a permanent member of your household receives a means tested benefit
Route 3: your combined household income is below £36,000 before tax
1. Landlords will only be able to apply for full funding for one of the properties that they let. A 50% cost contribution will be required from the private landlord for any additional homes upgraded after the first. If you live in privately rented accommodation and think your home may be eligible, please speak to your landlord.
2. You can check your EPC online at Gov.uk. If you are unsure or your home does not have an EPC, you still are able to apply as a rating will be generated as part of the process for free.
3. Households which reside within Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) Income Deciles (ID) 1-2 areas. Eligible postcode areas are set by central government and not Chesterfield Borough Council.
