ABS - Updated 22-23 Heat In Cold Out Booklet - BG
Argyll and Bute Council · 3 May 2023
Back to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group — 3 May 2023 and its agenda
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The following insulation measures are available through the Scheme and will be determined by the Technical and Energy Performance Survey: External Wall Insulation (dependent on conservation area and planning approval) Internal Wall Insulation Cavity Wall Insulation Loft Insulation Underfloor Insulation Room in Roof Insulation Should you require more information, please contact the Argyll & Bute Council Energy Efficiency Team: Jacqueline Westerman: Project Officer, Energy Efficiency 01586-555943 Email: jacqueline.westerman@argyll-bute.gov.uk Brenda Galbraith: Housing Improvement Assistant: Energy Efficiency 01546-604254 E-mail: brenda.galbraith@argyll-bute.gov.uk HOME ENERGY ARGYLL & BUTE HEAT IN — COLD OUT To register your interest for grant assistance to install energy efficiency improvements to your property please contact Home Energy Scotland:
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How is it funded? Argyll & Bute Council have been awarded Scottish Government funding to provide grant assistance for the installation of energy efficiency measures to eligible householders in Argyll and Bute. The grant levels in 2022/23 are: Am I Eligible? The Scheme is open to Owner Occupiers and Private Rented Householders in: Council Tax band A-C Properties. Council Tax band D Properties with an EPC of E, F or G. Island Properties In addition to above eligibility, Council Tax Band E and above with an EPC of E, F or G. (second/holiday/empty homes are not eligible) Flat £8,500 Mid & End Terraced £9,000 Semi-detached Detached £10,250 £13,000 For applicants on an Island, in a very remote rural lo- cation or off the gas grid, an additional grant may be applied to your offer. For applicants assessed to be Extreme Fuel Poor, an additional grant of £5000 may be available. Who are Home Energy Scotland? Home Energy Scotland are the Scottish Government’s Energy Advice Service. They are the main route to register your interest for the scheme. Home Energy Scotland can also provide you with energy advice and support by phoning free on: Who does it work? Following a competitive tendering exercise, Argyll & Bute Council have appointed BCA Insulation Ltd as the Contractor for the Scheme. Argyll & Bute Council Ener- gy Efficiency Team administers the Scheme with the contract of works being between the Householder and the Contractor. The Contractor will: Carry out a Technical and Energy Performance Survey of your property at no cost to you to deter- mine the most suitable insulation measure(s). Provide a quote for works recommended for your property. Install the measures.