Fylde Residents Energy Efficiency (FREE)
Fylde council is running a government backed scheme to improve the energy efficiency of eligible households. The aim is to help residents to improve the energy efficiency of their homes whilst reducing energy bills, carbon emissions, and levels of fuel poverty. Fylde Council’s role is to assess the eligibility and validity of households, and this information once verified this is submitted to Ofgem and a declaration will be sent to the installer. (Our statement of intent can be found here).
ECO4 and ECO-Flex
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) focuses on supporting low-income and vulnerable and fuel poor households through installation of insulation and heating measures. The scheme aims to reduce fuel poverty and energy bills in the long-term and reduce carbon emissions. This scheme will run in Fylde from November 7th 2022, until 31 March 2026.
If you do not receive a qualifying benefit then you might still qualify through ECO’s flexible eligibility mechanism, known as ECO Flex. To be assessed for ECO Flex you must complete and sign an application form that is then submitted to us, we will only accept applications from our approved companies, to check your eligibility and be forwarded to an approved installer contact our partner Consumer Rights on 01253 523 386 or you can visit their website for further information, Consumer Rights: Helping People I Government Funding I ECO | Consumer Rights (consumer-rights.org)
Disabled Facilities Grant
The disabled facilities grant is a mandatory “means tested” financial grant. It helps meet the cost of adapting a property where a disabled person lives.
These are subject to an assessment by an Occupational Therapist which can be arranged by contacting Lancashire County Council on 0300 123 6720.
Park Home Energy Scheme
Fylde Council is pleased to announce we have onboarded with Park Home Energy Ltd, an energy improvement company, to bring energy measures to park home residents.
Park home residents can now take advantage of Energy Company Obligation which includes improvements for under floor insulation, roof insulation, and solar panels including a battery to enable generated electricity to be stored for use within the winter months. This will greatly reduce energy bills and improve the thermal efficiency of park homes.
Visit parkhomeenergy.co.uk or call 07720 202213 / 07824 367117 for further information.
