Further funding available to make homes in Hertsmere warmer, greener and cheaper to run

People across Hertsmere are being encouraged to check if they are eligible to receive help under the second phase of the Green Homes Grant scheme being launched to help local householders be warmer in their homes, lower their carbon emissions, and save money on their fuel bills this winter.

Under the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme, delivered by Warmworks on behalf of Hertsmere Borough Council and through funding from the UK Government, householders can apply to receive improvements to increase the comfort and warmth in their home.

The scheme offers a wide range of insulation measures and renewable heating technologies which are designed to support homes to reduce their impact on the environment, including air source, ground source, and hybrid heat pumps.

The Green Homes Grant scheme is open to homeowners, private tenants and people in social rented accommodation, where the home has a low energy rating and a low annual income.

Warmworks will arrange a survey in the homes of eligible householders to agree the work that will be carried out. An accredited and registered sub-contractor team then completes the installation of the agreed heating and energy-efficiency measures, before an independent inspection assesses the completed work against rigorous quality standards. Where required, Warmworks will also then arrange for a full annual service to be completed 12 months later.

Councillor Seamus Quilty, Portfolio Holder for Environment, said: “As the cold weather continues and we depend on our heating systems more, the Green Homes Grant scheme offers vital improvements that could help many people across Hertsmere. Residents who are on a low income and finding it hard to heat their home could benefit from measures that will help them have warmer homes, reduce their bills and decrease their home’s impact on the environment.

“Warmworks has a strong track record of delivering schemes that have helped more than 25,000 households across the UK to improve the heating in their homes, and be happier, healthier and more comfortable in them.

“I’d encourage everyone in Hertsmere to check if they are eligible to receive help from the Green Homes Grant scheme”.

Ross Armstrong, Warmworks Managing Director, said: “On the back of the COP26 conference in Glasgow, I’m delighted that Warmworks is working in partnership with Hertsmere Borough Council to deliver the Green Homes Grant scheme.

“Not only do the funded energy efficiency measures that the scheme provides give local people an opportunity to reduce their carbon emissions and support the transition to Net Zero, but as the colder weather hits, one of the most important benefits we can offer through the scheme is to help people feel warmer, healthier and happier in their homes during these winter months.

“A few minutes to complete our short application could help your home stay warmer for years ahead.”

You can find out if you are eligible for the scheme by completing the short application form at https://surveys.est.org.uk/s/GreenHomesGrantSchemeLAD/ or call 0808 196 8255.

Homes that signed up for the first phase of the scheme, being delivered in partnership with the National Energy Foundation, are now in the process of getting measures installed.

Cllr Quilty added: “Households in specific areas are also being contacted by letter, so we would urge you to consider if you qualify and then make contact with our respective partners on the number given in the letter.”

To find out more visit: www.hertsmere.gov.uk/greenhomesgrant