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Grants are available for Thanet homes ‘ energy efficiency upgrades.

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Thanet District Council is encouraging eligible households to apply for support grants which could help to significantly reduce energy bills. The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) funds energy efficiency upgrades for Thanet homes that are not connected to the gas network. Eligible households can apply for home improvements including free insulation, low carbon heating and clean heating systems. This will help to tackle fuel poverty and progress towards the Government’s 2050 Net Zero commitment. Householders could be eligible if their: home isn’t heated by mains gas (for example, if it’s heated by oil, coal, LPG or electric-only heating). combined income is less than £31,000 (or an equivalised income where cost of living is below £20,000 after rent or mortgage costs), or receives means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit or is in a target area as identified by the government. home is hard to heat, based on a home Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Thanet District Council’s Energy Advice team can help households that don’t have an EPC to find out if they are eligible. Landlords with four or fewer properties can also apply for the grant. They will be required to contribute at least one third of the cost of the upgrades. The scheme is managed by EoN, and local installers will help customers through the application process. The installer will identify which improvements are best for eligible homes, and arrange any necessary surveys and installations. EPC assessments can be provided as part of the application process, if needed. Cllr Helen Whitehead, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “The Home Upgrade Grant is a key step towards helping residents stay warm, reduce their fuel bills and improve Thanet’s most energy inefficient homes. We want to support our residents who are on lower incomes, helping them to save money and reduce fuel poverty, whilst also cutting carbon emissions for homes and for Thanet. “Fuel costs are at an all-time high, and this scheme is a hugely important opportunity for local residents to improve their homes, save money on their energy bills and reduce their carbon emissions. It will also help to support the council’s commitment to tackling the climate crisis, as well as the council’s 2030 Net Zero commitment. “If you need support or think you may be eligible, please apply online, or contact us on the email below to discuss your energy saving needs.” Householders can apply for the scheme online and can discuss the scheme with the council’s Energy Advice team by emailing energysaving@thanet.gov.uk or by calling 01843 577400. Please note: the team will be unavailable to call or email from Friday 22 December until Wednesday 3 January 2024.

Eligible households are encouraged by the Thanet District Council to submit applications for support grants, which could significantly lower their energy costs.

For Thanet homes that are not connected to the gas network, the Home Upgrade Grant ( HUG) pays for energy-efficient upgrades. Free insulation, low carbon heating, and clean heating systems are just a few of the home improvements that eligible households can request. This will aid in reducing fuel poverty and advancing the government’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050.

Householders may be qualified if they have:

Home is not heated by mains gas ( for instance, if it is heated solely by oil, coal, LPG, or electricity ).
combined income is under £31,000 ( or an equivalent income where the cost of living is less than £20,000 after rent or mortgage costs ), receives means-tested benefits like Universal Credit, or resides in a government-designated target area.
According to a home Energy Performance Certificate ( EPC ), homes are difficult to heat. The Energy Advice team at the Thanet District Council can assist households without an EPC in determining their eligibility. The grant is also available to landlords who own four or fewer properties. At least one-third of the upgrade costs must be covered by them. &nbsp,

The program is run by EoN, and neighborhood installers will assist customers with the application procedure. The installer will decide which upgrades are best for qualified homes and set up any necessary installations and surveys. If necessary, EPC assessments can be included in the application process. &nbsp,

The Home Upgrade Grant is a crucial step toward assisting residents in staying warm, lowering their fuel costs, and improving Thanet’s most energy-efficient homes, according to Cllr Helen Whitehead, Cabinet Member for Housing. In addition to assisting our lower-income residents in saving money and reducing fuel poverty, we also want to reduce Thanet’s and homes ‘ carbon emissions. &nbsp,

” Fue fuel costs are at an all-time high, and this program is a hugely important opportunity for local residents to upgrade their homes, cut their energy costs, or lower their carbon emissions.” It will also support the council’s 2030 Net Zero commitment and its commitment to combating the climate crisis.

Please apply online or get in touch with us on the email below to discuss your energy-saving needs if you need assistance or believe you may be eligible.

Householders can submit an online application for the program and email energysaving@thanet.gov to discuss it with the council’s Energy Advice team. or by dialing 01843 577400.

Please be aware that the team wo n’t be available by phone or email from Friday, December 22, until Wednesday, January 3, 2024.