New green homes scheme hopes to reduce energy bills in West Norfolk

Ahead of the rise in the energy price cap in April, West Norfolk residents are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for help in coping with the rise.

The additional help aims to offset the impact of any increases in their energy bills, help people stay warmer in their homes and lower their carbon emissions.

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council have secured extra funding in addition to the existing funding provided by Norfolk Warm Homes, via the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme.

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The new Green Homes Grant scheme is delivered by Warmworks and households can apply to receive improvements to increase the comfort and warmth in their homes.

The scheme offers a wide range of insulation measures and renewable heating technologies which are designed to support homes and reduce their impact on the environment, including air source, ground source and hybrid heat pumps.

The Warmworks scheme is time limited and is open to homeowners, private tenants and landlords, where the home has a low energy rating and a low annual income.

Warmworks will arrange a survey in the homes of eligible householders to agree the work that will be carried out. An accredited and registered sub-contractor team then completes the installation of the agreed heating and energy-efficiency measures, before an independent inspection assesses the completed work against rigorous quality standards.

Where required, Warmworks will also then arrange for a full annual service to be completed 12 months later.

As well as the Warmworks scheme, the borough council will also be announcing some further funding for Norfolk Warm Homes and the new Home Upgrade Grant, which will be launching shortly.

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Cllr Sam Sandell, cabinet member for people and communities,said: “This scheme is one that people across west Norfolk can benefit from, and with Ofgem’s announcement of an increase in the energy price cap from April, now is the time to check if you are eligible.

“People who are on a low income and finding it hard to heat their home could benefit from measures that will make their home warmer, offset increases to their energy bill, and decrease their home’s impact on the environment.

“I’d encourage everyone in west Norfolk to check if they are eligible to receive help from the Green Homes Grant scheme.”

Ross Armstrong, Warmworks Managing Director, said: “I’m delighted that Warmworks is working in partnership with the borough of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk to deliver the Green Homes Grant scheme.

“Not only do the funded energy efficiency measures that the scheme provides give local people an opportunity to reduce their carbon emissions and support the transition to Net Zero, but also one of the most important benefits we can offer through the scheme is to help people feel warmer, healthier and happier in their homes.

“A few minutes to complete our short application could help your home stay warmer for years ahead.”

You can find out if you are eligible for the scheme by completing the short application form at http://surveys.est.org.uk/s/GreenHomesGrantSchemeLAD or by calling 0808 196 8255.

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