Nottinghamshire residents can save thousands on energy bills through new council scheme

Over the next two years, through the hub, eligible homeowners and tenants will be able to benefit from free services such as grid connection and first-time central heating.

The £4.3 million scheme was launched in April to provide support for residents across the city and county, and has stepped-up to support those who have been affected by Covid-19.

As well as improving the energy efficiency of the home, a warm home can see significant improvements in health .

Eligible residents can also benefit from free cavity wall and loft insulation and see additional savings on their energy bills.

For those struggling with broken or faulty boiler, the hub offers grants towards a replacement or repair and, if required, a short-term loan of heaters is available too.

To ease concerns for the households possibly facing unemployment due to the crisis, professional help is also available to complete benefit checks and other applications for hardship funds or one-off crisis grants towards essential living expenses such as food and bills.

As the lockdown eases, the hub will also offer home visits to more vulnerable residents who could benefit from practical and tailored energy advice.

Coun Reg Adair, deputy leader of the county council said: “The Warm Homes Hub is a fantastic scheme that is helping households across the county save money and improve the quality of heating and energy efficiency.

"This scheme is particularly helping vulnerable people who have been affected Covid-19 and through the Warm Homes Hub, they can receive crisis support, central heating support and free energy advice.”

“This scheme is running for two years and I’d like to encourage all Nottinghamshire residents to apply for the support they need, especially before the winter months begin.”

To register your interest for first time central heating, click here.

For additional support services, click here.