If you are on one or more of the following benefits, you are likely to be eligible for free loft insulation with The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Scheme:
- Child Tax Credit
- Income-Related ESA
- Income-Based JSA
- Income Support
- Guarantee Pension Credit
- Working Tax Credits
- Universal Credit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Severe Disablement Allowance
Alongside being on a qualifying benefit, your home will need to have an accessible loft with no damp or condensation problems. Suppliers will also take into account how much your home will benefit from insulation.
That being said, even if you aren’t on a qualifying benefit, you could still be eligible for free loft insulation. If you’d like to find out more you can fill out our eligibility checker form, or read the government’s Energy Company Obligation guide which has all the ins & outs of the eligibility criteria.
How Do I Apply for Free Loft Insulation?
You can apply for a free loft insulation grant through Towy Valley Heating here. This form will confirm if you are eligible, and then guide you through the next steps. We also fulfil boiler installation and external wall insulation grants.
Alternatively, you can call our dedicated office team on 01269 400 35. You can also contact us via email at info@towyvalleyheating.co.uk. We are more than happy to help.
What is Loft Insulation?
Loft insulation is a barrier of material within your roof – placed on the floor joists or rafters – that reduces the amount of heat lost from your roof. This creates a warmer home in winter and a cooler home in summer.
The thicker your loft insulation is, the more effective it will be at stopping the heat from leaving your house.
Find out more about the roof/loft insulation process in this helpful video from Energy Saving Trust.
What Are the Benefits of Loft Insulation?
According to Energy Saving Trust, a quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. Loft insulation will reduce heat loss and your heating bills. The best part? Loft Insulation can save you between £135 and £250 a year if you live in England, Scotland or Wales, and it effective for at least 40 years.
Loft insulation also reduces carbon emissions. You can save up to 1400 kg of carbon dioxide if you live in a detached house, and 820kg if you live in a semi-detached. It is estimated that 19% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions come from warming up the places we live and work, with more than three-quarters of this coming from our homes – hence why insulation is so important.
Insulation can also help your home become more soundproof by reducing outside noise.
Suppliers across the UK are required to deliver ECO from 2020, but we at Towy Valley Heating are proud to have been involved with the ECO scheme since it began. Contact us to find out if more about the free heating measures we offer, and if you are eligible.
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Written by Holly Charman, for Towy Valley Heating.