THE Warmer Worcestershire Network has received funding from the National Grid Warm Homes Fund to provide 150 first time gas central heating systems.
To be eligible for the funding, there must be no existing central heating at the applicant’s property (some old night storage heaters may be eligible), the property must be in an area near to a mains gas supply, and be privately owned (improvements to social housing cannot be funded).
To meet the application criteria, the Householder/tenant must also be in receipt of qualifying benefits or must pass a low income high energy cost assessment.
Private landlords can apply for 50 per cent funding towards the cost of a first time gas central heating system. In addition to the eligibility criteria above, the property must have an existing Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating in a band A – E.
Installations of the gas central heating systems are subject to technical survey by an appointed contractor and gas transporter.
Local energy charity Act on Energy are available to support applicants with any enquiries on freephone 0800 988 2881 or email [email protected] .
