25th
Jan 2023
Chichester’s eligible landlords and tenants are being urged by the council to apply for funding for the installation of new energy efficiency and renewable energy measures, for their properties and homes.
Government funding is administered by councils is only available up to the end of March and will be granted to help residents and tenants to improve energy efficiency in their homes through insulation , solar PV panels and air source heat pumps.
Applicants are eligible if their household income is £30,000 or less or they are receiving a means-tested benefit, their home must also have an EPC of E, F, or G; there is some limited funding available for properties with an EPC D rating.
The council is telling tenants to contact their landlord who will be required to pay an agreed amount towards costs and give written permission for the improvements to be made, and landlords wishing to apply to the scheme must likewise receive written consent from their tenants.
A council spokesperson says: "Making your home as energy efficient as possible can have a huge impact on both the environment and your energy bill. Whether you're eligible for this funding or not, it's worth mentioning that there are lots of other things that you can do to increase the energy efficiency of your home — these will not only save you money but will also help our local environment.
“Even small DIY measures, such as fitting a hot water cylinder with an insulation jacket can save you £20 a year in heating and 150kg of carbon dioxide.”
The spokesperson adds: "We are already making great strides with the projects outlined within our Climate Emergency Action Plan. From investing in electric refuse collection vehicles and working to improve the energy efficiency within council buildings, to safeguarding a series of wildlife corridors across the district and increasing tree planting within the district, the council is progressing a number of major projects to help reduce carbon emissions within its own work and across the district over the coming months and years.”
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