New Forest households asked to apply for energy efficiency funding
Residents can get up to £25,000 towards home improvements
Last updated 16th Apr 2024
Households in the New Forest are being encouraged to apply for funding towards making their homes more energy efficient.
The Government's Warmer Homes programme is offering grants of £10,000 for homes with a mains gas supply, and up to £25,000 for properties that aren't connected to gas supplies.
People qualify for funding if their homes have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of E, F, or G, and they have a total household income of £36,000 or less or they receive a means-tested benefit.
The funding can be used to install energy efficient measures such as insulation, solar PV panels, and air source heat pumps.
It can also go towards high heat retention storage heaters in properties that don't have a mains gas supply.
Cllr Steve Davies, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness at New Forest District Council, said:
“The Warmer Homes funding programme is a great opportunity for eligible residents to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The installation of these measures, which includes solar panels, insulation, air source heat pumps, and more, will help to reduce the cost of our residents’ energy bills, and ensures that we are working towards achieving both our and the government’s climate aim of becoming net zero carbon by 2050.”
Funding is available first come first serve until March 2025, subject to eligibility.