Here at URP, we are committed to helping everyday people save as much money as possible on their energy bills. Unfortunately, energy rates are only set to rise and rise, which means that things may start to get even more expensive for the average householder in the months and years to come. What’s more, there are still millions of ways for us to make our homes and buildings more efficient. This goes as much for businesses as it does for the average homeowner, too! Fortunately, the ECO grant is one of many avenues open to you to help you cut down those costs, and to make sure that your home is as energy efficient as physically possible.
But what exactly is an ECO grant? Is it available to all homes across the UK? Where do you even start when it comes to filing an application? Let’s take a closer look and consider how and why URP may be able to help you.
What an ECO Grant Does
This type of grant is, as you might imagine, a financial benefit to help make your home more energy efficient. This is not only to the benefit of your household bills, but also to the benefit of the local environment, too. The ECO grants service was brought in back in 2013, when the government decided to ensure that energy firms must be more accountable in their efficiency.
This means that even the biggest energy providers and firms are now under obligation to provide UK homeowners with support to make sure their properties are running as efficiently as possible. It is not always easy to know which changes to make to your home for the better – and what’s more, it can sometimes be very expensive to make large, sweeping changes to the way you run your home.
Essentially, this grant and scheme will let you claim services and fittings which will help to drive down your energy bills. It’s a great way to keep your energy bills in check!
What is Fuel Poverty?
Fuel poverty is a very real problem which is affecting millions of people up and down the UK. As energy rates and tariffs continue to rise, it is getting harder for people to manage their bills in the way they normally might expect. However, as heat and comfort are human necessities, it remains difficult for many people to find the money to pay for such essential services.
Fuel poverty is a problem which can be remedied through education and financial support. By showing everyday people how they can make their homes more energy-efficient, and by ensuring they have grant money available to make worthwhile changes and additions to their properties, there is every chance that thousands of homes could emerge from the poverty spiral.
This, ultimately, is what URP is striving to do – to make sure that as many homes as possible break free from fuel poverty. But how do you apply for an ECO grant, and how do you know if you are going to be eligible for the fund?
Eligibility
Qualifying for the ECO grants scheme is not as tricky as you may first assume it to be. While you will need to prove that your home and circumstances could stand to benefit from an energy efficiency credit, the process is hassle-free and easy to set up with the help of URP specialists.
Crucially, to be able to apply for the grant, you are going to need to make sure that a specialist surveys your home. This means that you will need to make an appointment with an expert who can take a closer look at your property and recommend ways in which you can improve your energy efficiency.
There are all kinds of heating improvements which could help you to spend less on your energy than you normally expect from quarter to quarter. You can arrange a free consultation with an expert at URP, who will be happy to examine your home. This, in effect, means that you could be shaving hundreds off your annual bills!
You will, however, need to be claiming one of a number of standard welfare benefits to qualify for the scheme. These benefits and welfare choices may include income support, JSA, carer’s allowance, universal credit, PIPs, and SDAs. The full list is available for you to view through our website and via the government’s official advice portal.
However, even if you don’t qualify for the grant through the eligible list of benefits, we may still be able to negotiate with your local authority on your behalf. Do make sure to get in touch regardless of your circumstances!
Potential Savings – Just Around the Corner
It is a sad fact that people resign themselves to spending more and more on energy bills. However, this really doesn’t have to be the case! With an ECO grant, you could save yourself hundreds and hundreds of pounds each year on your energy bills. All it takes is a quick chat and consultation with our team – it really couldn’t be any easier.
You may already be putting energy efficient measures into effect. You might be setting up efficient light bulbs and cutting down on when you power up the heating. You might even be interested in solar panels but can’t afford the overhead price.
However, there are plenty of great ways for you to cut down on your bills and to boost your energy efficiency without having to spend a penny. You may be eligible for external wall insulation, for example. It’s thought that even in a simple flat, this insulation could save you around £120 each year – based on current rates.
You never know how much you could save until you get in touch with URP to learn more. Let us show you how much of a difference a grant could make to your daily life. Make a responsible, cost-efficient choice today – and get in touch with the team!
