Energy grants

Several energy grants and funding schemes are available to apply for.

To support residents with heating bills, several energy grants and funding schemes are available to apply for.

North East Warm Homes

We’d all like lower energy bills at the moment – and a home that’s easier to keep warm. That’s where North East Warm Homes can help. 

We’re here to help you create a home that’s cosy today, and ready for tomorrow.

Our advice is free, impartial, and tailored to you and your home. 

What’s on offer?

  • Clear, practical advice on how to cut your energy bills
  • A free personalised home energy report with recommendations for improvements
  • In-depth advice from an energy expert about the best options for you and what to do next – delivered over the phone, or in your home
  • Guidance on applying for grants to help with up-front installation costs
  • Links to certified local installers who can do the work for you
  • Ongoing support every step of the way

To find out more, call 0808 175 9345.

Visit the North East Warm Homes website. 

Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)

Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) is a government scheme that aims to:

  • Reduce carbon emissions.
  • Make energy affordable for all. 

The ECO4 scheme will focus on supporting low income and vulnerable households. ECO4 will improve the least energy efficient homes. It's a government scheme, led by the private sector, not the council. Under the scheme, you may be entitled to free energy efficiency improvements.

The application form must be completed by an independent contractor with the resident. If you would like guidance around this, you can contact In-home support · Home Energy Advice North East.

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Winter fuel payment

If you were born on or before 5 October 1954, you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’. If you are eligible but have not received this payment automatically, you will need to make a claim.

Find out how to make a claim for a Winter Fuel Payment at GOV.UK.

Cold Weather Payment

You may get a Cold Weather payment if you’re getting certain benefits, or support for Mortgage Interest.

You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. You’ll get £25 for each 7-day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March.

Check if you can get a payment in your area at the Department for Work and Pensions website.

Future Funding

We are waiting for the government to confirm our funding allocation for Warm Homes: Local Grant. The new scheme for energy home upgrades is expected to start spring 2025.

The scheme will be targeted at residents who:

  • Own their homes or rent from a private landlord (subject to additional criteria); AND
  • Live in an eligible post code IMD1-2 areas, OR have a gross household income of £36,000 per year or less; AND
  • Live in homes with a low energy rating (EPC of D/E/F/G.) EPCs will be provided by the scheme if required.

The scheme can fund measures such as wall, loft and floor insulation, low carbon heating, and solar panels.

 

You can find information from the Government on other help available on its help for households webpage.