Financial help available
If you need to improve the energy efficiency of your home, or are struggling to stay warm in winter/afford your energy bills, there is a vareity of local schemes available to help, which are detailed below:
Warmer homes, greener district scheme
Warmer homes, greener district freephone advice line could help offers impartial over-the-phone advice on:
- How to stay warmer in winter.
- Problems with heating and hot water.
- Fuel bills, fuel debt and dealing with energy suppliers.
- What grants and assistance is currently available.
- Energy efficiency improvements and renewable technologies.
If you are eligible, the team can also help you access grants and other financial assistance to improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Am I eligible?
To eligible for financial assistance you must be able to say yes to all three of the below criteria:
- you are claiming a means tested benefit (such as universal credit) or earn less than £31,000 per annum for your household (including benefits and pensions).
- your home must have an energy rating of an E, F or G.
- your boiler must have been installed before 2005.
If you have a long-term health condition that is being exacerbated by the cold you can also ask your doctor to refer you to the the scheme and do not necessarily need to meet the above criteria - please ask your doctor to call the team on 0800 677 1543.
Our statement of intent found here Statement of intent for ECO flexible eligibility outlines the full criteria for the ECO Flex and GBIS scheme.
How to apply
If you meet the eligibility criteria and want to apply, or to find out more, call the team on 0800 677 1543.
Staffordshire Warmer Homes
Staffordshire Warmer Homes is a scheme run by Staffordshire County Council, in partnership with district and borough councils.
Its goal is to combat fuel poverty across the county and help residents to heat their homes for less using greener and more energy efficient solutions.
There are a range of grant schemes available.
Simple Energy Advice
If you’re looking for home energy efficiency advice, you can visit the UK Government’s website, or call Simple Energy Advice on freephone 0800 098 7950.
ECO4: Energy Company Obligation
ECO4 is a government scheme aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and combating fuel poverty across Great Britain through whole house retrofit. Eligible households can own or rent their home and could receive a whole house package of measures which can make significant improvements to the energy performance of a property.
You could be eligible if you meet one of the following criteria and have an EPC rating of E, F or G:
- Total gross household income is less than £31,000.
- Someone in the household receives one or more qualifying benefit.
- Someone in the household has a long-term health condition impacted by cold such as: Respiratory disease, cardiovascular condition, limited mobility, or Immunosuppression.
GBIS: Great British Insulation Scheme
GBIS is a government initiative focused on delivering single insulation measures such as loft and wall insulation.
You could be eligible if you meet one of the following criteria and have an EPC rating of D, E, F or G:
- Live within council tax bands A, B, C or D
- Someone in the household receives one or more qualifying benefit.
- Total gross household income is less than £31,000.
- Someone in the household has a long-term health condition impacted by cold such as: Respiratory disease, cardiovascular condition, limited mobility, or Immunosuppression.
Warm Homes Local Grant – this will be available April 2025 – 2028 more details will be published soon!