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If you don’t have gas central heating we can help you reduce your bills and your carbon footprint

Home Owners

If you don’t have mains gas central heating we can make your home cosy and warm with help from Warm Homes Suffolk.

We are here to support Suffolk house owners with the changes they can make to reduce their energy bills. With new funding from the government, we can help you with a range of measures to make your home more energy efficient, such as adding insulation to prevent heat loss and using solar panels to generate free electricity. By reducing the amount of energy you need to make your home a warm place, you also reduce how much you have to pay. It’s great for you, and great for the environment.

Are You Eligible?

You can get help from Warm Homes Suffolk if your home meets both of the following:

  • It’s not heated by mains gas.

  • It has an EPC rating of D, E, F or G.

You must also meet one of the following criteria:

If your home is in a pre-qualified postcode area, you do not need to meet the income criteria of the grant scheme. Use our pre-qualified postcode search tool on our website to see if you are in a pre-qualified area.

If you are unsure what your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is, you can check it here. If you do not have an EPC or it is expired, we can provide you with one.

Man fitting solar photovoltaic panels

What Help is Available?

The support you can receive will vary depending on your circumstances and the type of property you own. Use the drop-downs below to find out more about the range of measures Warm Homes Suffolk can use to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce your fuel bills.

  • Much of the heat that’s lost from your home escapes through the loft and walls, so adding insulation is one of the best ways to reduce your energy bills, without touching the thermostat.

    There are several different types of insulation available to keep your home warm. Many houses can have cavity wall insulation, which fills the gap between the inner and outer layer of bricks.

    Homes past a certain age are less likely to have cavity walls, but in these cases we can fit external or internal wall insulation instead to help keep the heat inside.

    Because heat rises, a significant amount is lost through the roof, which is why loft insulation is so effective, acting as a blanket to keep the heat where it belongs.

    Got no loft space because of a flat roof or a loft conversion? Not a problem! There is special types of insulation we can install in these circumstances called room in roof insulation and flat roof insulation.

    Whichever form of insulation works best for your home, once it’s in place you will need less energy to heat your house, helping you to reduce your bills and keep cosy throughout the colder months. And as an added benefit it will act as a barrier to keep heat out during the summer months!

    Because insulation is so vital to keeping your house energy efficient, this will always be the first step. Once your home is fully insulated we can then look at other measures if necessary.

  • An easy change to make, LED bulbs use only a quarter of the energy that a standard bulb uses. They’re also around 50% more efficient than energy-saving bulbs, and they last longer too – an average LED bulb has a lifespan of 25,000 hours!

  • In certain circumstances we can fit your home with an air source heat pump, paying for the installation.

    Air source heat pumps work by using heat from the air outside to heat your home and your water, even at temperatures as low as -15°C.

    Air source heat pumps do use electricity to run, but because they extract heat from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input, so they’re a far more efficient method of heating your home.

  • Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert sunlight into electricity which can then be used to run your appliances. The panels work on heat rather than light, so you can generate power at any time of year. It doesn’t even have to be sunny, they’ll quite happily work on a cloudy day. Solar power is a very green form of energy, so not only will you be shrinking your bills, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint too!

  • There are many things you can do to reduce the cost of heating your home, without making a single structural change. These include switching your energy provider and reviewing the benefits you’re entitled to. Get in touch with us and one of our expert advisors can discuss your options with you and let you know what you can do to reduce your energy bills.

Happy lady in her warm kitchen

Warm and Healthy

It’s no secret that living in a cold house doesn’t feel good. More than that, it’s been proven many times that it’s actually bad for your physical health.

By keeping your home warm you are less likely to get ill, especially with breathing-related problems. It will help ease aches and pains and it’s also great for your mental health. Being cold for long periods of time can lead to negative thoughts and feelings of depression, so by making your home a warm one you’re far more likely to live a happier, healthier life.

 Call us today to find out more on 03456 037 686

“I first heard about Warm Homes Suffolk when I received a leaflet through the door. I phoned the council and filled out a form, which I sent back.

I received external wall insulation and underfloor heating. The installers were really nice, hardworking, and respectful – everyone was saying how nice they were!”

Judith, Ipswich. External wall insulation and underfloor heating installed by Warm Homes Suffolk in August 2022.