Energy Efficient Homes
Energy conservation is a key element of environmental sustainability. The local house condition and energy survey shows great energy inefficiency and fuel poverty within 44% of all the stock and 10% of private rented stock in Swale.
To help improve the situation in our housing stock, we have a dedicated member of staff to promote both national and local initiatives, as well as to provide residents with advice. We aim to have numerous drop-in events all over Swale, in conjunction with organisations such as Sure Start, Age Concern and the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Energy Efficiency Grants and Discounts
We provide details on a number of discount offers on energy efficiency measures, such as loft and wall insulation and the installation of new boilers and central heating in the Boroughs houses. We also have information about a wide range of energy efficiency grants and measures to improve awareness and energy efficiency of local households. This can help reduce your energy use, which will reducing your energy bills. So both you and the environment benefit.
We have discounted rates with local businesses, to carry out energy conservation work, such as fitting loft and wall insulation, and renovating old central heating boilers. The grants aim to improve the quality of life for local residents by increasing the energy efficiency and comfort of local homes.
Discounted rates for energy efficiency improvements to your home
The Energy Saving Trust, working on behalf of all Kent Local Authorities, has special offers on cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, boilers and heating systems and solar water heating installations. These offers are open to all householders in the borough. A reduction of up to 50% on the cost of loft and cavity wall insulation is available.
To find out more visit the Energy Saving Trust website or call them on 0800 512 012, or you can contact the Housing Services team.
Warm Homes
This Government led scheme was launched in January 2013 and is led by the Kent and Medway Green Deal Partnership (KMGDP).
The Warm Homes scheme provides eligible households with energy saving improvements at no cost to the resident.
For more information please visit the KCC webpage.
More Information
- Energy Saving Trust - Call 0300 123 1234 or visit the website: Energy Savings Trust
- Energy Saving Trust (Kent, Surrey and Sussex) website: Energy Savings Trust KSS
- Met Office / DECC publication which is a short booklet giving the basic facts on climate change: Met Office Climate Change Quick Guide
You can also contact Swale's Energy Officer for advise and/or to arrange a visit by an Energy Home Visitor (Contact details at the top of this page).
Before contacting the council, please have all relevant details to hand, as this will speed up our inquiries and allow us to find the services that best suit your needs.
