As we brace ourselves for winter, people across North Ayrshire are reminded that financial support is available make their homes more energy efficient.
North Ayrshire Council launched its Energy Smart programme in July, supporting private owners and private tenants to make their homes more energy efficient.
The Energy Smart funding pot of £1.5 million is part of the council’s Cost-of-Living-Crisis support and is available now on a first-come-first-served basis.
The range of measures available include:
Cavity wall insulation
Hard-to-treat cavity wall insulation
Under-floor insulation
Heating controls and programmers
Loft insulation
High heat retention storage heaters
Draught proofing and
LED bulbs.
The council wants to hear from residents who would benefit from this assistance. Multiple measures are available to be installed but there is a limit to the grant per household.
To be eligible for Energy Smart funding your household’s gross income must be less than £43,662 and proof of income will be required.
You can register your interest for this scheme online with the council’s managing agent, M-Four, or by calling 0800 471 4738. Advisers at M-Four will explain the application process and provide support where required.
Successful applicants will be contacted by the council’s installer, Valley Group, to arrange a survey and discuss the measures suitable for your home.
eligibility checks.
Covers: A single insulation measure or heating controls.
Available to: Those with a gross household income of £31,000 or less with qualifying medical conditions. Properties must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band rating of D, E, F or G and be in Council Tax bands A to E. The Council’s approved installation partners for ECO4 Flex and GBIS Flex are Valley Group and Green Home Systems (both accredited Trustmark installers).
Schemes that residents can find out more about, which have no council involvement, include:
ECO4: Help to Heat Group
Covers: Insulation, heating and renewables.
Available to: Those on income-related benefits.
Funded by: Energy companies and delivered by Trustmark accredited installers
Visit ECO4: Help to heat group or call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282.
ECO4 Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
ECO4: Help to Heat Group
Covers: Insulation and heating controls
Available to: Those on income-related benefits. Properties must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band rating of D, E, F or G and be in Council Tax bands A to E.
Funded by: Energy companies and delivered by Trustmark accredited installers.
Find out more at ECO4: Help to heat group or call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282.
Home Energy Scotland: Grant and Loan
Covers: Insulation, heating, renewables and glazing.
Available to: Residents who own and live in their own property.
Funded by: The Scottish Government and manged by Home Energy Scotland
Find out more at Home Energy Scotland – Grants and Loans or call 0808 808 2282.
Warmer Homes Scotland
Covers: Insulation, heating and renewables.
Available to: Those receiving a qualifying benefit.
Properties must be on Council Tax band A to F and have poor energy efficiency. Properties with no central heating where there is a household member over 75, or residents with a qualifying medical certificate.
Funded by: The Scottish Government and managed by Home Energy Scotland.