Development and Property Services
ENERGY ADVICE
The Energy Advice Unit continues to work to help residents deal with
any fuel related problems which they may have. We offer a free home visit
which enables us to give advice which is specific to the individual needs
and circumstances of the householder.
Homeowners in East Ayrshire can now cash-in on grants
for insulation and heating measures.
Insulation Measures (Private Households Insulation Scheme)
South West Scotland Energy Efficiency Advice Centre has launched a scheme
for householders to install Cavity Wall Insulation for as little as £80-£125
(normal cost is around £300-£400). Also, those who have no
existing loft insulation can get full (250mm depth) insulation installed
in their loft for as little as £80-£130 (normal cost is around
£200-350).
Central Heating Measures (New Boiler Grant Scheme)
In addition to these cost-saving insulation measures, the Advice Centre
also offers a New Boiler Grant Scheme which offers a grant and interest-free
loan towards the cost of installing an energy efficient boiler. A Grant
of £100 and an optional interest-free loan of up to £1,500
(repayable over 18 months) is available for installing a high-efficiency
or condensing boiler from their eligible list of boilers.
Once installed these heating and insulation improvements can continue
to save you money on your heating bills by as much as £200 every
year!
Applications must be received and approved in advance of any work being
carried out. Funding will only be allocated to applicants who receive
a letter of approval once their application has been assessed.
Scottish Power's Home Insulation
Scottish Power will arrange loft insulation and cavity wall insulation
free of charge if the qualifying benefit is being received.
To view this information in PDF format click on the following link:
Energy Grants:
Information and Advice for Homeowners PDF
All Households could benefit from the following grants and initiatives
irrespective of tenure:
Savings for those with Respiratory Disease or Heart Disease (Healthy
Warm Homes)
If you suffer from respiratory disease or heart disease you may qualify
to have insulation and heating measures installed at an even lower cost.
The Healthy Warm Homes scheme is designed to help those with specific
health problems, to improve the warmth and comfort of their homes, which
may lead to improvements in their health.
The scheme offers loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and draught-proofing
measures installed free (if in receipt of a qualifying benefit) or at
a greatly reduced price (if no benefit is being received). There may also
be a grant available towards heating improvements such as a new boiler
or new heating controls.
The Healthy Warm Homes scheme requires a signed referral from your GP
or health professional. Contact the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre for
further details on 0800 512 012.
Scottish Executive's Warm Deal
A grant of up to £500 is available for cavity wall insulation,
loft insulation and draught proofing works, if you are in receipt of one
of the many qualifying benefits. Call 0800 072 0150 for more information.
Scottish Executive's Free Central Heating Programme
If you or your partner are 60 years of age or over and your home does
not have a central heating system or if your existing system is completely
broken and cannot be repaired. Call 0800 316 1653 for more information.
Powergen - Fridge Savers
If you own an old fridge/fridge freezer, which is still in working order,
you could trade in your old model for a new energy efficient model for
just £50/£75 if you are receiving one of the many qualifying
benefits.
To view this information in PDF format click on the following link:
Energy Grants:
Information and Advice for Householders PDF
For further information and application forms contact:
East Ayrshire Council's Energy Advice Unit on 01563 555224
or
South West Scotland Energy Efficiency Advice Centre on
0800 512 012.
For more information contact the Energy Advice Team
on:
01563 555224
www.energy-efficiency.gov.uk
|
