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Energy efficiency schemes

The Warm and Well scheme is the local authority approved home energy efficiency scheme and can help householders access grant funding from Stroud District Council.

Financial support to make your home more energy efficient

Stroud District Council, along with the six other councils in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, is working in partnership with Seven Wye Energy Agency to run the Warm and Well project, offering free energy advice to residents in the county.

Warm and Well administer energy efficiency grants on behalf of the council, which can be used to make a range of home energy improvements. Subject to eligibility, grants are available for:

  • heating
  • insulation
  • replacement windows/doors
  • renewable energy options such as solar and air source heat pumps

If your household income is under £30,000 and you privately own or rent an inefficient property, you could qualify for support.

Call Warm and Well free on 0800 500 3076 to speak to one of their friendly and professional advisors. They can support you with the grant application process and offer advice on using energy in the home. You can also make an enquiry on the Warm and Well website. If you want to find out more about the grant schemes available via the Warm and Well project, you can visit the Grants and Funding section of their website.

Are you struggling with your energy bills?

As well as their energy adviceline, Warm and Well also has a dedicated Energy Advocate who works across the county to make sure that no one has to struggle with their energy bills alone. They hold regular drop ins, work with local community groups and carry out home visits, to tailor their support to residents’ needs. An Energy Advocate can help you take control if dealing with your home energy is becoming overwhelming.

They can support you with a range of issues:

  • Managing fuel debt and large energy bills
  • Accessing emergency credit and grant funding for energy efficiency improvements
  • Home visits to understand how you use energy at home, and how to reduce it
  • Access to further local support services where necessary

If you’re struggling with your bills, you don’t have to suffer alone. Call Warm and Well on 0800 500 3076 (Monday-Friday, 9-5) or contact their Energy Advocate via the Warm and Well website.

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Warm and Well reports

The Flexible Eligibility scheme of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a new scheme that allows local authorities to set their own criteria within a statement of intent for households to access energy grants towards heating and insulation improvements.

Also known as ECO Flex, the scheme is being run on behalf of all Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire authorities by the Warm and Well scheme. 

If you think you may be eligible or as an installer, would like further discussions around ECO flex funding, please contact Warm and Well on 0800 500 3076.

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

You might get support if your home:

  • has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D to G 
  • is in Council Tax bands A-D 

Apply for support from the Great British Insulation Scheme

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