Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL)
offer advice and information on renewable technologies, choosing more energy-efficient appliances and changing behaviour to reduce energy bills.
Cosy Homes in Lancashire
offer advice and information on renewable technologies, choosing more energy-efficient appliances and changing behaviour to reduce energy bills. They also provide grants towards heating, insulation and more, so residents can feel safe, warm and well at home.
Check out the information below to find out current funded initiatives, or visit the .
The Cosy Homes in Lancashire initiative?
Cosy Homes in Lancashire is an Affordable Warmth initiative established by the 14 Local Authorities in Lancashire.
Cosy Homes in Lancashire has a centralised hub, managed by , who operate the scheme on behalf of all Lancashire Local Authorities.
The Warm Homes Local Grant?
If you are a homeowner, you may be entitled to receive a grant of up to 拢30,000 towards eligible measures to improve the energy efficiency of your property.
The energy efficiency measures should also make it cheaper to heat your home in future too.
What improvements can you get with the grant?
If you and your property are eligible, the following energy-efficient measures may be covered by the grant:
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Solar PV
- Loft Insulation
- Solid Wall Insulation
- Windows Upgrade
- Ground Source Heat Pump
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Energy Efficient External Doors
- High Heat Retention Storage Heaters
- Underfloor Insulation
- Ventilation
- LED Lighting
Might you be eligible for the grant?
You may be eligible if:
- You are located in Lancashire
- Your property has a low Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of band D, E, F or G
- It is located in an eligible area. No financial evidence would be required.
- The household income is less than 拢36,000 gross (before the deduction of income tax).
- In receipt of means-tested benefits, including Cold Weather Payment, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit, Council Tax Support, Income Support and Universal Credit.
The Warm Homes: Local Grant considers Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) postcodes as part of its eligibility criteria. Households located in IMD postcodes are prioritised for funding. If your postcode falls within these areas, you may qualify for the grant even if your household income slightly exceeds the standard threshold.
You can also check your eligibility for this scheme on the .
One quick phone call is all it takes to assess your eligibility
Contact 'Cosy Homes in Lancashire' today on 03306 061 488 or visit the
How do you find the energy efficiency rating for your home?
There's a handy website tool at , which will help you find out the EPC rating for your property. If your property has never had an EPC survey, then we can do this through the scheme.
The Cosy Homes in Lancashire's friendly team can also help you with this.
How do you know the scheme is legitimate?
The scheme will be delivered under the Cosy Homes in Lancashire initiative, with the support of Preston City Council. All work undertaken will be in accordance with current Government Retrofit standards (PAS 2035.2019) and will be carried out by Trustmark-registered installers for your peace of mind.
Your Free Handy Person Service
Creating a warm and energy-efficient home doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. That's why Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) proudly offers the Little Van of Warm, a complimentary handy person service designed to help residents tackle fuel poverty and reduce energy bills.
With over 17% of households in Lancashire facing fuel poverty, cold homes can lead to serious health issues, particularly for children and the elderly. Small changes can enhance comfort, improve health, and ease financial pressures.
What Is the Little Van of Warm?
This mobile support service provides face-to-face energy advice, practical help, and the installation of simple energy-saving measures right in your home, at no cost to you.
If you're struggling with high bills or a cold living space, CHiL is here to help make a difference.
The service has positively impacted hundreds of households across Preston, all while working towards CHiL's mission of fostering warmer, more affordable homes.
What Can You Expect?
CHiL's friendly handy person can help with:
- Draught-proofing for doors and windows
- Radiator reflector panels
- Hot water tank jackets
- LED light-bulbs
- Letter box brushes and draught excluders
- Energy audits to discover further savings.
These simple adjustments can significantly reduce heat loss and lower your energy bills, making your home much cosier.
Who Can Apply?
This incredible service is free for eligible households, including those earning under 拢36,000, receiving means-tested benefits, or struggling with cold homes.
Scheduling your visit is easy; you can apply online through Cosy Homes in Lancashire or call 03306 061 488 to speak with a friendly adviser who will check your eligibility and arrange a suitable time for your visit.
Boiler efficiency database
Information relating to boiler efficiency, including the Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK (SEDBUK) ratings, is available on the .
Heating and hot water (central heating)
website will help you get the best from your central heating system. It offers advice on what to do when it goes wrong and provides you with contact details of manufacturers of boilers and other components, as well as installers in your area. They can provide you with sound advice and a professional service when you need it.
Renewable energy
Renewable energy comes from sources which will not run out, for example, the wind or the sun. It is clean energy which does not produce harmful greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which contribute to climate change.
There is a variety of different renewable technologies available to homeowners. However, if you are considering installing a system, you should be aware that, depending on your house location, some systems may not be suitable.
It is also important to ensure your home is very well insulated before considering these technologies.
Types of renewable energy
- Wind energy
- Solar hot water heating (also called solar thermal)
- Solar electricity (Photovoltaic Panels)
- Ground or air source heat pumps
- Biomass and biofuels
- Hydro
Get paid to generate renewable energy
- Feed-in Tariffs (FITs)
- Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)
For further information about possible grants and funding, please visit the website.