Helping to make your home more energy efficient

The programme is available to owner occupiers and private rental tenants only. If you are a private rental tenant, your landlord will be required to make a financial contribution.

Funding is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and applications take no longer than five minutes.

This is a real opportunity for eligible residents that will have a significant impact on the twin challenge of rising energy costs and climate change.

Top tips for saving energy and money this winter

• Some 40% of household heat is lost through draughts. An easy way to draught-proof your home is with simple strips or homemade excluders (but avoid blocking ventilation bricks).
• You can cheaply insulate your windows with PVC film.
• Switch to low energy LED lightbulbs. These can use up to 90% less electricity than incandescent bulbs.
• Invest in some high quality thermal curtains or fit thermal linings, and close the curtains at night to avoid heat loss.
• Avoid leaving lights on and appliances on standby; turnoff when not in use.
• Don’t charge your mobile phone all night.
• Think about using lower energy appliances (i.e. microwaves, airfryers, slow cookers) - research found that an electric cooker costs on average 87p to run per day, while a microwave costs a mere eight pence!
• Turn your thermostat down by1°C.
• Electric showers use a lot of energy – set a timer for 3 minutes.
• Try reducing the temperature of your clothes wash to 30°C.
• Avoid half loads in your washing machine and dishwasher.
• Air-dry your clothes rather than using a tumble drier.

Check out our website for more tips on retrofitting or energy discounts/payments.