The Council aims to help residents within the district to reduce energy expenditure in their home. Energy efficiency work contributes to tackling climate change, increases the provision of affordable warmth in Tendring and can save money on residents’ fuel bills.
The main functions of our service include:
If you are interested in making your home more energy efficient by installing; cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, external wall insulation, an energy efficient boiler and more; please contact your energy provider and enquire about any available deals. Additionally, you may be eligible for one of the schemes below.
HUG2 is a new Government grant scheme to fund energy-saving upgrades for residents with off-grid gas heating systems who are most likely to be impacted by the high cost of energy bills. If your home was cold last winter and you struggled to pay your bills, you might be eligible.
This could help you to use less energy, reduce your carbon footprint and spend less on your energy bills.
Eligibility criteria
The Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) is open to home-owners and private tenants in:
● Homes not heated by mains gas which includes oil, coal, LPG or only electric heating.
AND
● Households with a combined annual income of less than £36,000 OR receiving certain income-related means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit OR you live in an Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) area. [CW1]
AND
● Hard to heat homes – this is based on your home Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). You will be helped with this part of the assessment and receive a free EPC assessment if you do not have one already.
Landlords, who have four or fewer properties, will be able to apply and will be required to contribute at least one third of the cost of the upgrades in addition to the funding provided. This will be agreed before work begins.
You may be offered energy saving improvements to help cut your energy bills and reduce your carbon emissions. These could include:
● Insulation and ventilation upgrades (to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer).
● Alow carbon heating system such as an air source heat pump (which will mean upgrading any existing heating system).
● Heating controls which make sure you only use heat when you need it.
● An energy efficient hot water solution to keep your water warm for longer.
● Solar panels (PV) to generate electricity.
● Energy efficient lighting which is cheaper to run.
A survey will identify what is suitable for your home and you’ll get a free updated EPC assessment.
HUG2 funding is now open to private tenants, landlords and home-owners and will be available until March 2025.
You can apply via: hugapply.co.uk/ or by calling the Energy Saving Trust on 08081968255
There will be an online application form coming available soon.
The scheme is being run by the Greater South East Net Zero Hub and their chosen managing agent, Warm Works All application should be made to scheme directly through the website or telephone number above. The scheme is not being run or managed by Tendring District Council and we cannot apply on your behalf.
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government run energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. For more information please visit the Ofgem ECO webpage.
Funding is provided to qualifying households to help cut their energy bills and reduce carbon emissions by installing energy saving measures. Available measures can be fully or partially funded and include: cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, room in roof insulation, solid wall insulation, electric storage heaters, boiler replacement, first time heating systems and renewables.
Grant funding is calculated using Ofgem deemed carbon and savings scores and will differ between property types, property sizes, fuel types and insulation levels. All ECO grant funding is subject to a property assessment by a qualified ECO installer.
Local Authority Flexible Eligibility (LA Flex) is currently suspended while we discuss a cross-Essex approach with Essex County Council. This web page will be updated when more information is available.
(Superseded - Statement of Intent - ECO version 1)
(Superseded Statement of Intent ECO version 2)
To receive free and impartial advice on energy saving measures you can contact one of the following:
The Energy Saving Trust
0300 123 1234
Citizen’s Advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/
Simple Energy Advice
0800 444 202
www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk/
Essex Energy Switch
If you are thinking about switching your energy provider, visit the Essex Energy Switch Page; on this page you will find details on how to apply and how much savings could be on offer!
Home Energy Strategy & Report 2017
Home Energy Strategy Appendix B
If you are unable to print or view any document, or for any other enquiries please email energyefficiency@tendringdc.gov.uk or telephone 01255 686798.
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