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You are here: Home / About The Council / Protecting The Environment / Climate Change

Photo of a couple with a small child and text "warmer homes"Looking at ways to make your home more energy efficient to help reduce energy bills?

Fareham Borough Council has been awarded funding through the Government's 'Sustainable Warmth External Hyperlink' competition to offer fully funded, energy efficiency measures to homes in the Borough as part of the Warmer Homes programme.

The Warmer Homes programme offers a range of fully-funded energy-efficiency improvements for eligible residents including:

You can find out more about these measures on the Warmer Homes website here External Hyperlink

You can also find further information on other websites such as the Energy Saving Trust: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk External Hyperlink

 

How much funding can I receive?

If your home is on-gas, funding of up to £10,000 is available and if your home is off-gas, funding of up to £25,000 is available and these measures may help you to reduce your household energy bills and keep your home warmer in the colder months.

 

Am I eligible?

Funding availability through the programme is subject to eligibility, technical feasibility and your home's EPC rating. You may qualify for the funding if the following statements apply:

Your home has an EPC rating of E, F or G (limited funding is available for EPC D rated properties).

And:

You have a total household annual income of £30,000 or less (before housing costs/bills)

OR:

You receive a means-tested benefit

 

How can I apply?

This funding is offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Applications will take no longer than 5 minutes.

Apply online: visit www.warmerhomes.org.uk/programme External Hyperlink and click 'Apply Now'

 

What happens next?

  1. Once we receive your eligibility verification documents, we will check your eligibility and if successful, you will be assigned to an appropriate installer within 4 working days.
  2. Your installer will then be in touch within 4 working days to arrange your technical survey and EPC (if required).
  3. Following your survey, you will receive a 'Quote Pack' from your installer which will include a no-cost quote and details of the proposed work. The no-cost quote provides confirmation that the measure(s) are fully funded. If you live in a private rental property, the landlord will be provided with a quote which will detail the landlord contribution required.
  4. The Warmer Homes team will assess the information provided by the installer within 4 working days of receiving this from your installer.
  5. If approved, the installer will be in touch to arrange your installation date. Your installation date will depend on your installer's availability.
  6. Once your measure(s) have been installed, your installer will provide you with a 'Handover Pack' which will include your warranty information and any other relevant paperwork. This should be provided to you within 10 working days following your installation.
  7. The Warmer Homes team will be in touch following your installation to ensure you are happy with the service provided. This should occur within 15 working days through your preferred method of contact.

 

Further information 

You can find further information about the programme and frequenlty asked questions at www.warmerhomes.org.uk External Hyperlink.

If you have any questions about the application process, please call 0800 038 5737.




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