Energy Efficiency Cash Back
Cheshire East Council

Energy Efficiency Cash Back Assistance

Making homes warmer, reducing fuel bills and tackling climate change

Due to the overwhelming success of the scheme, we will unfortunately be ending the scheme for insulation works on 18th October 2009 as funding is running out.

We will only consider claims for insulation works completed by 18th October 2009. We must receive your claim form by 18th January 2010.

Please note that claims for condensing boilers can still be submitted after these dates.

We hope to re-launch the scheme in April 2010. Please check this website again for more information in April.


How much is it?

Up to £100 per measure.

Am I eligible to apply?

If you are an owner-occupier, a landlord, or a tenant with repairing obligations, you can apply.

What works will it pay for?

  • All types of cavity wall insulation
  • Loft insulation up to the current recommended thickness 
  • External solid wall insulation
  • Internal solid wall insulation
  • Installation of a condensing boiler (minimum SEDBUK Grade B)
  • Ground floor insulation
  • Draught-proofing to windows and doors

You need to organise the works yourself and pay the contractor in full, then return the claim form and receipted invoice to us within 3 months of the work being completed.

Where can I find details of suitable contractors?

The Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre will be able to give you details of installers working locally and details of any discount schemes currently on offer. Contact them on 0800 512 012.

Please note that the Council does not employ, recommend or approve any surveyors or contractors. If you are concerned that a surveyor or contractor is passing themselves off as being appointed by Cheshire East Council, please contact us.

Can I carry out the work myself?

Yes you can (apart from cavity wall insulation), and we will pay for the cost of materials up to £100 per measure.

If you are installing a condensing boiler yourself, you need to provide evidence of your registration on the Gas Safe Register. 

Do I have to repay this assistance?

No, it is not repayable. 

Can I apply again?

You can apply again for different measures – but you can’t apply twice for the same measure.

How do I apply?

Download the Energy Efficiency Cash Back Claim Form (PDF, 261KB) and complete and return to us.

Contact us


Contact the Private Sector Housing Team.

Cheshire East Council  Telephone: 0300 123 55 00
Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HZ
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