£5 million to help improve energy efficiency in vulnerable Wiltshire homes
Upgrades will take place over the next year
Last updated 15th Mar 2022
Some of the most vulnerable homes in Wiltshire will get an upgrade, after £5m in funding was secured to improve energy efficiency.
The South West Energy Hub was successful in their bid to Central Government for £5,031,652.
That money will be split across Swindon and Wiltshire, and used to install energy efficiency measures in homes in the area, helping to raise their Energy Performance Certificate rating to Band C.
A total of 241 households, including social rent, low income and living in areas without mains gas – both rented and owner-occupied – will benefit from these improvements.
It's hoped this will help reduce energy bills in a time where they are increasing at a substantial rate.
Upgrades include wall and roof insulation as well as new low-carbon heating systems, thermostats and room heating controls.
Jon Rattenbury, Programme Manager for the South West Energy Hub said:
“This is welcome news from Central Government that will make a huge difference in the energy bills of people across the region, while limiting impact on the environment as we move forward as a region towards net zero.
“We look forward to working with our partners in Swindon and Wiltshire to deliver sustainable home upgrades that will make homes warmer and address fuel poverty.”
Cllr Nick Botterill, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Climate said:
“It’s great news that we have been awarded this grant by Central Government; as a council we are working towards enabling the county of Wiltshire become carbon neutral. This grant will help to fund energy efficient measures such as wall and roof insulation, as well as low-carbon heating systems, thermostats and room heating controls – all of which will make homes warmer as well as greener.”
The funded energy efficiency upgrades will be delivered across Swindon and Wiltshire by March 2023, starting in April.