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Energy efficiency measures for the residents of Watford.

Our efficiency scheme

In partnership with

Watford Council is working with E.ON and J&J Crump on its Cosy Homes scheme to help eligible residents benefit from a range of energy saving measures in their homes.

These measures could include External Wall Insulation, Internal Wall Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation, Loft Insulation, Room in Roof Insulation, in some cases replacement boilers or full new heating, Solar PV and ASHP (for homes not heated by gas) and Smart Heating Controls.

We have several funding steams available to help you make your home warmer and cheaper to heat.

Riverside Road Zone External Wall Insulation Scheme

Many homes in this area have recently benefitted from having External Wall Insulation (EWI) installed by JJCrump.

Watford Borough Council is now working with us to offer funding for homeowners and privately rented properties in the area to have wall insulation (EWI), as well as other energy efficiency improvements such as loft insulation, smart heating controls and in some cases replacing old inefficient boilers.

The government grants available depend on each individual property type. For some, it will be enough to fully fund the cost of the works! If there is a gap in the funding then the Council may be able to assist with grants and loan options, regardless of your income.

Riverside Road Zone External Wall Insulation Scheme Watford Council JJCrump Heating and Insulation

Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)

You could qualify for a package of energy efficiency measures if you meet the criteria below:

  • Homes with an income level of less than £31,000

Homes with an EPC rating of E, F or G, in certain areas of the borough AND one of the additional criteria below:

  • Receive a council tax rebate (not including single-person allowance)
  • Homes where someone has a long-term health condition that makes them vulnerable to the cold
  • A member of the household receives free school meals due to low income
  • The household is supported by a LA runs scheme that supports low-income ad vulnerable households
  • The household has been referred to the LA for support by their energy supplier of Citizens Advice because they are struggling to pay the gas and electricity bills

Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)

If you don’t qualify for ECO4 funding, you could qualify for a single low-cost insulation measure such as Cavity Wall Insulation or Loft Insulation if:

  • You live in a home that falls into Council Tax Band A-E and your home has an EPC rating of D or below

How it all works

One of our surveyors will visit the property to carry out a Retrofit Assessment and technical survey. This collects all the information on the property’s current insulation and heating system. From this, the Retrofit Co-ordinator and Retrofit Designer will design a property-specific project plan.

The project plan will outline what energy efficiency measures should be installed in the property and the order they should be installed. This will include a ventilation strategy for the property.

Once the project plan is approved the energy efficiency measures will be installed. It doesn’t matter if you own your own home or if it is rented (private rented properties not eligible for boiler replacements) the offer is open to everyone and most measures will be installed free (subject to survey and eligibility).

All measures are installed to PAS2035 standard and registered with Trustmark.

Councillor Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing, said:

“Fuel poverty is a huge challenge in our borough and with rising energy prices residents living in the least energy-efficient homes often suffer the most”.

“The scheme is a fantastic way to help residents live in warmer homes, leading to lower fuel bills, more disposable income and better health. I’d urge everyone to get in touch to find out if they qualify to benefit from this free scheme”.

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