Warm Front grants *WARM FRONT GRANT APPLICATIONS ON HOLD*
Warm Front is a government-funded scheme which provides insulation and heating grants to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.
If you own your home or rent it from a private landlord, and receive certain means-tested or disability benefits, you may be able to claim a contribution of up to £3,500 (or £6,000 if oil central heating is recommended) towards energy efficiency improvements for your home. If you are not sure whether you're entitled to a benefit to make you eligible for a Warm Front grant then visit our benefits page to find out more details.
How to apply
Contact the North Derbyshire Home Improvement Agency for advice and assistance in applying, or you can complete the Warm Front Application Form online.
An assessor will visit you, tell you what needs to be done and how much grant you will get. The work will be carried out by experienced Warm Front approved installers.
The North Derbyshire Home Improvement Agency can give advice and assistance when applying for a Warm Front Grant and may be able to offer additional help - their details are below.
* Warm Front Grant applications are currently on hold as the scheme has closed for 2010 financial year. An announcement is expected in April as to when they will accept new applications. *
Central heating rebate - * WARM FRONT APPLICATIONS ON HOLD *
If you don't qualify for a Warm Front grant because you do not receive a relevant benefit you may still be eligible for a £300 rebate. The rebate is available to all householders aged 60 or over who own their own home or rent privately, who either have no central heating system or one which is broken. The rebate applies to gas, electric, oil or solid fuel installations and repairs.
To find out more information click on Warm Front or call 0800 316 6012.
* All Warm Front grant applications are on hold for 2010 financial year, an announcement is expected in April for when the scheme is due to re-open *
Other insulation grants
There are other grants and discounted schemes for insulation and heating improvements.
- People over 70 can receive cavity wall and loft insulation for FREE. The scheme is available to anyone over 70 whether they live in rented or privately owned accommodation and regardless of income.
- A wide range of power and utility companies are now offering the free insulation, and their contact details are included in the attachment below. Installation can depend on the depth of insulation you already have so it is worthwhile contacting two or three companies to find out what their individual guidelines are.
- For householders who are under 70 years old and are not in receipt of any benefits there are also heavily discounted prices for cavity wall insulation available.
How to apply
The guide below contains contact details of companies taking part in the scheme, you should contact your preferred company direct.
For general information on insulation products and a list of approved manufacturers, contact the National Insulation Association.
For more information on Cavity Insulation guarantees contact CIGA (the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency).
DIY Loft Insulation
If you are able to undertake the loft insulation work yourself, then it is worth checking your local DIY stores. Many have discounted schemes available which mean rolls of loft insulation can be obtained from as little as £3 a roll.
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