Energy at home

Grants are available to Runnymede households that can improve energy efficiency and help you benefit from lower energy bills. Funding streams that are currently available include: 

Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 4 Flex 

The ECO Scheme is a government energy efficiency scheme designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. There have been four previous iterations of the scheme, ECO, ECO1, ECO2 and ECO3. Check ofgem website for more details.

The ECO4 Scheme, provides funding for the installation of appropriate energy efficiency measures for low-income households who are most likely to experience fuel poverty, and those who are vulnerable to the effects of a cold home. The Scheme’s obligation period runs from 27 July 2022 to 31 March 2026.

The Flexible Eligibility (Flex) component of ECO4 allows Local Authorities (LAs) to identify and refer consumers that live in private tenure properties and are considered low-income, fuel poor, or vulnerable to the effects of living in a cold home. Flex is intended to utilise LAs localised and communal knowledge to target consumers that may benefit from the scheme, but who may not be captured within the scheme’s standard eligibility criteria.

Runnymede Borough Council’s ECO 4 Flex Statement of Intent publicises the Council’s participation in ECO 4 Flex and sets out the criteria that the Council will use to identify eligible consumers via Flex. This ensures transparency and public accountability in relation to the eligibility criteria. 

To find out if you are eligible for this scheme or other available energy efficiency grants, please visit the Heat Surrey website or call them direct on 0800 024 8000 quoting Runnymede SS24.

• Heat Surrey

Home Upgrade Grant (HUG)

Action Surrey Grants accessible to low-income or stretched-income Surrey residents in off-gas properties for a range of eligible measures that help to save on energy bills and improve home energy efficiency. To be eligible for the scheme, both of the following must be met and evidenced:

The property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) must be D, E, F or G rated. If your property does not have an EPC, this can be carried out as part of the scheme providing the household meets the income criteria below.

• Check your EPC rating

The household must meet one of the following:

• The property is situated in an ‘auto-eligible’ postcode; or
• In receipt of means-tested benefits, or
• Have an annual gross household income below £36,000 (if your annual income exceeds, contact Action Surrey who will ask some additional questions to see if you qualify).

Visit the Action Surrey website to find out more about the grant and to check if you are eligible.

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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

£7,500 available towards the cost and installation of heat pumps, or £5,000 towards biomass boilers, for property owners with a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) switching to these low carbon heating systems. To check your eligibility and how to apply, visit the dedicated GOV.UK page. 

• Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Great British Insulation Scheme

Homeowners, landlords or tenants can get free or cheaper insulation for your home to reduce your energy bills if you:

• Check your EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating
• Check your Council tax band

If you’re a tenant, please speak to your landlord before applying as you’ll need their permission before any installation can begin. To find out more about the insulation measures you can get and to check if you are eligible for support under the scheme, visit GOV.UK page.   

• Apply for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme

Unsure about your eligibility?

Action Surrey are a free energy advice provider for residents in Surrey. They can help you identify any suitable grant funding schemes for your circumstances to make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy usage. Visit the Action Surrey website to learn more and get in touch with the team. 

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