Individual household funding schemes

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1. Warm Home Discount Scheme

A government scheme for people on low incomes, comprising a one-off discount of £150 off electricity bills.

Currently closed. Reopens October 2025.

For more information visit: www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

2. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme

This scheme has replaced the Renewable Heat incentive one which closed in

March 2022.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme runs from 2022 to 2025 and grants are provided to

switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy appliances.

There are grants for the payment for and installation of:

Air Source Heat Pump £5,000

Ground Source Heat Pump £6,000

Biomass Boiler £5,000

There must be no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall

insulation. Further details for this scheme can be found at

https://www.gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme

3. Insulation Schemes

Homeowners who do not qualify for government funding (household income > £36,000)

One-stop-shop. Home survey – home energy plan – designing
improvements – select contractor – installation. FURBNOW is the
single point-of-contact for the scheme.
Furbnow.com/Gloucestershire

Homeowners who do qualify for government funding (household income < £36,000)

You may be eligible for the Gloucestershire Warm and Well Scheme –
fully funded insulation and renewable energy heating for your property.
https://warmandwell.co.uk/

Additional advice

Fairer Warmth can provide free energy-saving advice. Sign up to the app

through Furbnow.com/Gloucestershire and gain access to grants
such as the Great British Insulation Scheme at:
www.gov.uk/apply-great-british-insulation-scheme

Retrofit Engagement Officer (REO). Justine Mallinson is the REO for

Cotswold District Council and provides advice on all things retrofitting
properties. Here is the link:
https://www.cotswold.gov.uk/environment/climate-action/retrofit-
engagement-scheme/