Energy efficiencies to be added in rural low-income Wiltshire homes
The Council wants to 'retrofit' measures to up to 86 properties
Energy efficiency measures are to be added to low-income rural homes in Wiltshire, through a Government grant for the Council.
More than £1.7 million is going into the scheme, which is expected to support up to 86 households.
That'll go into 'retrofitting' things like wall and loft insulation, solar panels, smart heating controls and air source heat pumps.
It's for homes that are off-gas, and meet other criteria:
• Owner-occupied by those on a low income (defined as having an annual gross household income of less than £36,000) who will not be required to contribute to the costs of upgrade
• Private landlords who own four or fewer rental properties and have low-income tenants. Landlords are required to make a minimum contribution of one third towards the total cost of works, in line with the scheme’s cost caps.
Households can now apply to get involved, with a closing date of the beginning of November 2024. |newtab)
Cllr Dominic Muns, Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste, said:
“We want this funding to help those who need it most, and bringing in EDF as an experienced specialist provider will help to ensure that.
“This project is a unique opportunity to help those on low incomes in off-gas domestic properties access energy efficiency measures free of charge which will likely save them money in the long run and also contribute towards the county’s climate goals. It supports our Business Plan priority of leading the way in how councils and counties mitigate the climate challenges ahead and if successful, will help us to attract more funding for more projects like this in the future.
“I encourage anyone who is eligible for this funding to register their interest to find out more about the retrofits EDF can make to their household free of charge. This is also a fantastic opportunity for landlords who own four or fewer rental properties and have low-income tenants, as these landlords only need to pay one third of the total cost of works that will increase the energy efficiency and longevity of their properties."