Blaenau Gwent Council is working in partnership with City Energy and energy supplier EDF as part of a regional scheme aimed at improving energy efficiency in the homes of the most fuel poor residents in the borough.
The ECO4 scheme will identify domestic properties in need of energy improvement measures. Qualifying homes of property owners and privately renting tenants will be retrofitted with a range of insulation and energy improving energy usage.
If you own or privately rent your home and have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, F, or G, you may qualify for funding if you meet one of the following criteria:
• You receive welfare support, or
• You have a household income of below £31,000, or
• You have a qualifying health condition, e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, immunosuppressed or limited mobility
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Place and Environment Councillor Helen Cunningham said:
“This partnership scheme is very welcome as energy price have increased dramatically in recent years and the cost of living crisis have pushed more families into fuel poverty. Making support available to people living in properties with lowest energy ratings will help improve their home’s warmth and energy efficiency, and could add health and wellbeing benefits.
With the climate and nature crisis, the Council supports schemes that respond to them. This scheme should help reduce the carbon emissions of homes that receive improvement measures."
To find out if you’re eligible for funding, simply scan the QR code to complete a quick survey, submit your application and take a step towards a warmer, cosier home!
The downloadable leaflet below will help you to further understand what is required.
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| Transform your home with ECO4 leaflet (download). |