Looking to retrofit your home for better energy efficiency?

 

Lendology, an ethical community interest company, offers energy efficiency home improvement loans with real success story case studies. Learn more here.

 

Many banks and building societies now provide green mortgages and other green banking products.

 

For subsidies to switch from fossil fuels to low-carbon heating, check out the Boiler Upgrade Grant.

 

If you receive means-tested benefits or child benefit (income thresholds apply), you might qualify for funding under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) – a government-backed scheme requiring energy companies to improve home efficiency for lower-income households.

 

If you have a health condition made worse by the cold you may qualify under an ‘ECO4 Flex’ route which is administered by your local authority or a partner agency. Find out what is available to you in Nottingham, Derby, Derbyshire and individually via all seven district and borough councils in Nottinghamshire: Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood and Rushcliffe.