If you need help paying for loft insulation or other energy improvements in your privately owned or rented home, you, your partner or civil partner may be able to get money from the government’s Warm Front grants scheme if, for example, you’re receiving income or disability-related benefits.

How much do you get?

£2,700 or up to £4,000 if your home needs oil central heating.

How it works

A Warm Front appointed engineer will complete a technical survey of the work needed for the existing heating system in your property.

If for example your property needs a replacement boiler, work will be carried out within six to eight months of the technical survey.

You won’t have to pay anything so long as the work doesn’t cost more than the grant.

In some cases you might have to pay towards the work but wherever possible, the scheme will try to cover these costs.

What you can use it for

The Warm Front grant provides insulation and heating improvements depending on your needs and the property you live in. The package includes:

Insulation

• loft insulation
• draught proofing
• cavity wall insulation
• hot water tank insulation

Heating systems

• gas room heaters with thermostat controls
• gas, electric or oil central heating
• converting a solid fuel open fire to a modern glass fronted fire
• timer controls for electric space and water heaters

Other measures

• energy advice
• two low energy light bulbs

To find out if you qualify for a Warm Front grant call Eaga Partnership, the Warm Front Scheme Manager on freephone 0800 316 6011

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