A Home Upgrade Grant scheme, to improve the energy efficiency of homes not heated by mains gas, is open for applications from West Cheshire residents now.
This grant offers a range of energy efficiency measures including, for example, insulation and heating system upgrades, all of which will help lower energy bills.
Grants are available for those with a lower annual combined household income of £31,000 (gross) or less, and/or receiving specific benefits, and living in an ‘off-gas’ property with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating from Band D to G.
Applications can be made online at: www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/homeenergyhelp or by post. To request a paper copy please call Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Contact Centre on 0300 123 8 123 and ask for a Home Upgrade Grant application form from the Climate Change Team.
Please note as part of the application process evidence of a household’s combined annual income is required. This will include, for example, copies of a resident’s last three months’ pay slips, three months’ bank statements, benefit letters, pension statements etc. More information about this grant can be found on the web link above.