Reducing Fuel Bills
There have been reports of Council representatives knocking on doors and offering home energy improvements. The Council will not cold call for home improvements. Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Help to Heat local flexible eligibility, energy suppliers/installers will be able to offer grants, using the Council's eligibility criteria. This allows them to install fully funded or subsidised energy saving measures for households, which have been declared eligible by the Council. The Council do not provide the funding; it is provided by the Energy Companies. There are a number of installing companies who are contacting residents regarding the grants. The Council does not recommend or endorse any specific companies and residents are advised that eligibility under the scheme may not necessarily result in a full grant. If any company cold calls or of they claim they work for the Council in home improvements, please do not engage with them or allow them into your home.
Cold Callers Warning
Reducing Fuel Bills
There are a number of simple energy efficiency measures which can reduce fuel bills and conserve heat, giving you a warmer home. You may be able to get some financial help to make energy saving improvements to your home.
South Dartmoor Community Energy
For free and impartial (or independent) advice from local advisers on how to reduce your energy bills and help with heating in the South Hams, visit the South Dartmoor Community Energy website.
You can also email advice@sdce.org.uk or call 0800 112 3044.
Citizens Advice
Your local Citizens Advice can also offer a full energy assessment which includes
- looking at tariffs,
- energy discounts,
- assisting with energy billing/account issues,
- energy efficiency advice,
- liaising with RSL landlords with property issues; and
- signposting for energy efficiency improvements.
You can call their Energy Advice Line on 01803 659733.
ECO Local Flexibility Funding
Under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Help to Heat local flexible eligibility, energy suppliers/installers will be able to offer grants. To do this, they use the Council's Statement of Intent. This allows them to install fully funded or subsidised energy saving measures in premises, which have been declared eligible by the Council.
The Council do not provide the funding; it is provided by the Energy Companies.
There are a number of installing companies who are contacting residents regarding the grants. The Council does not recommend or endorse any specific companies and residents are advised that eligibility under the scheme may not necessarily result in a full grant.
The amount of grant depends on the type of measure along with the type of house.
You can download the Statement of Intent below:
Statement of Intent (PDF) [569KB]
Green Homes Grant
The council has obtained funding from The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to offer residents grants for energy efficiency measures.
To be eligible:
- your property must be rated on Energy Performance Certificate of E and below,
- you or someone in your household must be on either means tested benefit; or
- a net household income of less £30000 a year.
The installation will be subject to a technical survey as not every property will be suitable.
Please register your interest at eco@swdevon.gov.uk or use the enquiry form below, confirming what measure you would be interested in.
Energy Efficiency Enquiries
If you have a general enquiry about energy efficiency, or want to know if there is help available to heat your home, you can complete our Energy Efficiency Enquiry form.
A member of our Environmental Health and Housing team will be able to assess your needs and provide further advice.
Click on the button below to complete the form:
Where can I find more information and advice?
For advice on insulation, grants, energy use or even generating your own renewable energy, there are a number of local community energy groups in our area. Contact details can be found here.
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