Heating and Insulation Grants(The Eco Providers UK)
Businesswales.gov
The Eco Providers UK are a Trustmark registered business who work closely with local authorities, housing associations, landlords, homeowners, and tenants to provide bespoke heating and installation upgrades to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency of homes across the UK. This is in accordance with the Government backed Energy Company Obligation Scheme (ECO3).
The aim of this fund is to contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions from social and private housing via the provision of full retrofitting services or direct funding to help landlords reduce capital expenditure on eco-friendly housing improvements.
As of 2018, all privately rented properties are required to have a minimum energy performance rating of E on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). As such, funding is aimed towards ensuring privately rented properties achieve this status.
Funding will be allocated at the discretion of the Eco Providers UK after a property assessment from an energy surveyor.
The following are eligible to apply:
- Homeowners.
- Private Landlords.
- Social Landlords.
- Tenants.
Eligible costs include:
- Stock overview to identify potential retrofit measures and current EPC rating.
- Internal wall, Room in Roof and under floor insulation installation.
- Central heating and electric storage heater installation.
- EV charging station installation.