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Energy saving - grants and discounts

There are many grant and discount schemes available within Medway for energy saving measures, like loft and cavity wall insulation and installing energy efficient heating systems.

The main grant schemes and allowances are:

Energy conservation and fuel poverty strategies

Find out about the home energy conservation strategy and Medway’s fuel poverty strategy.

Winter fuel payment

This annual payment helps people aged 60 years or more with the costs of keeping warm through the winter months.

Landlord’s energy saving allowance

This is a capital allowance for insulation measures, such as loft and cavity wall installation for rented accommodation. To find out more visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Privaterenting/RentingOutYourProperty/DG_175186.

Energy Performance Certificates

Since 1 October 2008, both sellers and landlords have been required by law to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to potential buyers and tenants. This certificate is issued by a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) and provides information on the energy performance of a building.

For more information contact Private Sector Housing by telephone: 01634 333757 or by email: housing@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Private Sector Housing, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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