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The Warmer Homes Scheme in Riverside, Stirling
An OverviewLaunching on 1st April 2025, the Warmer Homes Scheme in Riverside, Stirling, aims to assist residents in achieving greater energy efficiency, reducing household bills, and promoting environmental sustainability. Energy efficiency is vital for saving money and minimising carbon footprints. Applications are now open—residents should apply promptly before all reservations are allocated.
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
– The UK government intends to upgrade five million households within five years through their Warm Homes Plan. – This initiative primarily aims to lower household energy bills and enhance living comfort, directly addressing fuel poverty issues. – The Warm Homes scheme significantly supports the government’s broader ambition to position the UK as a leader in clean energy. – A key objective includes transitioning nationwide electricity supply to clean energy sources by 2030, thus reducing expenses for consumers. – Additionally, transitioning homes to clean heating technologies forms an essential part of efforts to achieve the UK’s net-zero emissions target by 2050.
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 be eligible for Riverside, Stirling’s Warmer Homes Scheme, both the household and property must satisfy specific criteria listed below. Applicants need to ensure their residence meets defined property standards, while household members must fulfill set requirements relating to income and personal circumstances. Detailed eligibility conditions are clearly outlined in the provided criteria.
- 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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