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Funding For Home Energy Improvements

You can use the Find an energy certificate - GOV.UK to check your property’s energy efficiency rating and obtain a new certificate if you don’t already have one. The EPC provides an assessment of your property’s energy performance, including its energy efficiency and carbon emissions. Many funding programs and grants for energy improvements require an up-to-date EPC as part of their application process. To access the register, simply visit the official EPC Register website, search for your property using your address, and download the certificate if it’s available. If your property doesn’t have a valid EPC, you can arrange for an accredited assessor to conduct an inspection and issue a new certificate.

Energy Funding Options

1. Energy Doctor

If you want to improve the energy efficiency of your home you can request a visit from a domestic resource efficiency officer (called an 'Energy Doctor').

Energy Doctors can:

  • advise on ways that eligible households can reduce energy consumption and costs
  • put in place suitable low-cost easy retrofit resource efficiency (LCERRE) measures

LCERRE measures include:

  • draught proofing for windows, doors, letterboxes and chimneys
  • hot water cylinder insulation jackets
  • reflective radiator panels
  • secondary glazing film
  • portable solar generators
  • electricity consumption monitors
  • thermometer cards
  • LED lights

Visit Buckinghamshire Council's website for more information and eligibility requirements - Energy Doctor | Buckinghamshire Council

2. Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you could get a grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.

Fossil fuel heating systems include oil, gas, electric or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).

Visit Apply for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Overview - GOV.UK for more information. 

3. Better Housing Better Health

Better Housing Better Health (previously called the Affordable Warmth Helpline) helps Buckinghamshire residents to:

  • keep warm and well at home
  • improve the energy efficiency of their homes

by providing free, confidential advice about:

  • switching energy suppliers
  • maximising income
  • signing up to the Priority Services Register
  • accessing financial support

Visit Buckinghamshire Council's website Make a referral to Better Housing Better Health  or call 0800 107 0044.

4. Great British Insulation Scheme

You may be able to get free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills.

Visit Gov.uk website for more information - Apply for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme - GOV.UK