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The Local Grant Scheme in Coventry, West Midlands
An OverviewLaunching on 1st April 2025, the Coventry Local Grant Scheme promotes energy efficiency to reduce costs and environmental impact. Now open for applications, this crucial initiative supports residents in upgrading homes sustainably. Act quickly—reservations are limited—to benefit from funding that enhances comfort and cuts energy bills across Coventry, West Midlands.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK Government has pledged to upgrade five million homes within the next five years under the Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative aims to lower energy costs and enhance living conditions, directly addressing fuel poverty. – The Warm Homes Plan plays a crucial role in the Government’s wider strategy to establish the UK as a leading clean energy nation. – The objective includes delivering clean energy nationwide by 2030, cutting household energy expenses, and shifting homes towards sustainable heating solutions. – These efforts contribute to the broader mission of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, marking a significant transition in the country’s energy landscape.
What Measures Could You Get?
Energy Performance Upgrades: Measures to improve the energy efficiency of homes, such as insulation and draught proofing. Up to £15,000 in funding per household.
Low-Carbon Heating: Installations of low-carbon heating systems, such as heat pumps. Up to £15,000 in funding per household.
Loft Insulation
Helps retain heat in winter and keep your home cooler in summer, cutting energy waste and reducing bills.
Heat Pumps
Provide efficient, eco-friendly heating and cooling, cutting down on energy bills.
Solar PV
Harnesses the power of the sun to generate clean electricity, lowering electricity costs.
Boiler Upgrade
Replaces old systems with energy-efficient models, improving heating efficiency.
Cavity Wall Insulation
Prevents heat loss through your walls, improving energy efficiency and lowering heating bills.
HHR Storage Heaters
Store heat efficiently and release it when needed, cutting costs with off-peak electricity.
Heating Controls
Let you control room temperatures individually, improving comfort and saving energy.
I/E Wall Insulation
Reduces heat loss through walls, boosting energy efficiency and cutting heating costs.
Am I Eligible?
To qualify for Coventry’s Local Grant Scheme, both the household and property must satisfy specific eligibility requirements. Applicants need to ensure their residence and personal circumstances align with the set standards. Detailed criteria for both household and property qualifications are outlined below, providing clear guidance for prospective applicants.
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D to G
- Privately owned (owner-occupied or privately rented)
- The scheme covers all fuel types, including homes on mains gas and off-grid homes using electricity, oil, coal, or LPG.
- Receive means-tested benefits
- Have a gross household income under £36,000
- Suffer with a medical condition aggravated by cold (e.g., asthma, high blood pressure)
- Live in a qualifying postcode (as defined by the grant)
- Properties with an EPC rating in bands A to C.
- New build or self-build homes that have not been previously occupied.
- Social housing (except for in-fill purposes, with specific conditions).
- Park homes that are not the permanent residence of the household or are expected to be demolished before the measure guarantee period ends.
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