Warm Front scheme
The Warm Front scheme, which used to be called HEES, is a Government grant for installing energy measures in vulnerable and needy private sector homes.
A package worth up to £2,700 is available for measures such as loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, draught proofing, hot water tank insulation, heating, low energy light bulbs and controls.
This is available for non-social housing property, where the tenant/owner is in receipt of one of the key benefits, such as Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax benefit, Working Families Tax Credit, etc, and also:
- has children under the age of 16, or
- is over the age of 60, or
- is registered disabled.
For further information visit the Eaga website by following the link on the right of this page.
Boilers
Is your boiler over 10 years old? If so, replacing it with a
modern, efficient condensing boiler could cut your heating bills by over one third, and reduce CO2 emissions too. Condensing boilers can convert over 88% of fuel into heat (compared to 65% or less for older boilers). And since a boiler should last 10–15 years you will save a lot of money over time, and create a lot less CO2 as well.
All new boilers sold or fitted now must be condensing boilers. For further information on boiler efficiencies call
01242 677877 or visit the boiler efficiency database (external website).
To find out if you qualify for a grant or discount scheme
to help with the cost of installing a new heating system,
contact the Sustainable Resources team.
Solar hot water heating
Solar for London is a scheme designed to install domestic solar hot water systems in London. It has been launched through Sustainable Energy Action.
The scheme will provide discounted solar hot water installations, with bulk discount and local authority grants. Installed prices are approximately £1,500 for a 1- 2 person dwelling, and £1,800 for a 3-4 person dwelling (though costs may vary depending on property and system selected).
Contact SEA or Solar for London for further information on the types of systems available, or go straight to a quality manufacturer for advice.
Insulation
Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, has launched a new scheme to offer Londoners cut price home insulation, with £100 cash back.
There are five easy steps to get your home insulated, and start saving on your energy bills. For more information see the Insulate London website.