There may be grants and discounts available to help you pay for the works. These can vary due to factors such as where you live, what type of property you live in and what your financial circumstances are. For the most up to date information about what is available to you, contact the Energy at Home Advice Service
Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding:
This is a national grant scheme that channels funds from the big energy companies to help households pay for energy saving improvements. Through the Energy at Home scheme we are currently able to offer the following ECO grants to home owners, and private tenants and landlords:
Measures available
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is a simple way of improving the thermal efficiency of your home. You may already have some insulation, but could benefit from a top-up to bring it up to current standards.
Room-in-roof insulation
If your loft conversion was completed before 1982 then it is unlikely to be have been insulated. Room-in-roof insulation introduces a layer of insulation over the internal walls and ceiling of the room.
Cavity wall insulation
Insulating a cavity wall is a simple and effective way to reduce your heating bills. Holes are drilled into the wall and insulating material (either mineral wool fibre or polystyrene bead) is blown into the cavity.
Solid wall insulation
Solid wall insulation may be suitable for a variety of wall types such as brick, stone, steel-framed and concrete construction. The insulation can be applied to the internal or external surface of the wall.
Gas / Oil / LPG boilers and heating systems
Having an efficient boiler can make a big difference to your energy bills. If your boiler is more than 10 years old, then it’s worth investigating how much a new energy efficient boiler could save you.
Electric storage heaters
Modern electric storage heaters are much more efficient and have better controls and features, so upgrading your heaters can make a big difference to your energy bills.
Click here to find out more about electric storage heaters
Renewable energy technologies
Some renewable energy technologies such as solar electric (Photovoltaic - PV) or solar hot water panels, and air source heat pumps are available through the Energy at Home Scheme.
Click here for more information about renewable energy technologies
No universal grants currently available but we can offer a competitive quote
No universal grants currently available but we can offer a competitive quote
Solid Wall Insulation
Solid wall insulation may be suitable for a variety of wall types such as brick, stone, steel-framed and concrete construction. The insulation can be applied to the internal or external surface of the wall.
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Find out more about solid wall insulation
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To apply, contact the Advice Service
£1000 grant*
Room-in-roof Insulation
If your loft conversion was completed before 1982 then it is unlikely to be have been insulated. Room-in-roof insulation goes in the space between the roof, and the walls and ceiling of the room.
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Find out more about room-in-roof insulation
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To apply, contact the Advice Service
Part grant funded*
Cavity wall insulation - Fibre
Insulating a cavity wall is a simple and effective way to reduce your heating bills. Holes are drilled into the wall and insulating mineral wool fibre is blown into the cavity.
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Find out more about cavity wall insulation
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To apply contact the Advice Service
Free*
Cavity wall insulation - Bead
An alternative cavity wall insulation material is polystyrene beads. They are more effective at keeping the heat in than fibre insulation, and do not absorb moisture.
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Find out more about cavity wall insulation
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To apply contact the Advice Service
Part grant funded*
Loft insulation
Loft insulation is a simple way of improving the thermal efficiency of your home. You may already have some insulation, but require a top-up to bring it up to current standards.
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Find out more about loft insulation
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To apply contact the Advice Service
Part grant funded*
* Subject to survey, suitability, and funding availability
To access any of the grants available through the Energy at Home Scheme, you will first need to have a home energy assessment. This costs £25 or may be free if you meet eligibility criteria - contact the Advice Service who can check your eligibility.
Following the assessment a quote can be prepared for any of the recommended measures you may want installed. You will receive information about how much grant you are eligible for alongside your quote. Any quote that you receive through the Energy at Home Scheme includes a fee to help pay for the overall coordination of the Scheme. This helps to fund the provision of advice; support for customer care and quality assurance; and the bidding for and administration of grants. This fee is necessary to enable Bath & North East Somerset Council to opperate the Scheme in the long term.
Warm Homes Grant
The Warm Homes Grant is jointly funded by National Energy Action (NEA) and Bath & North East Somerset Council. The grant can provide help to improve heating and insulation measures for home owners and renters who are on a low income and have difficulty keeping their homes warm. Applicants will have a home visit to establish eligibility and to help fill in the application form.
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To find out if you might be eligible or to refer a client contact the Advice Service
