Energy Efficiency Cash Back Assistance

Making homes warmer, reducing fuel bills and tackling climate change

We have experienced overwhelming demand for the scheme already, and have now fully committed our budget for this year.

If you would like to join our emailing list so that we can keep you informed if any further funding for energy efficiency measures becomes available, please send an email to privatehousing@cheshireeast.gov.uk. Your details will only be used for the purposes of informing you about the energy efficiency cash back scheme and will not be passed to other parties.

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?

Funding has run out for the following, but when money becomes available, we will fund:

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

Funding is still available for renewable energy measures.

How do I apply?

The scheme is closed at the moment, as funding has run out. When the scheme relaunches, we will issue vouchers on a first come first served basis.

Once you receive your voucher, you need to find a contractor who will accept it as part-payment. The Energy Savings Trust Advice Centre may be able to help you, on 0800 512 012. Once the work has been completed to your satisfaction, give the contractor your voucher and they will claim the £100 from us. You will only need to pay the excess amount above the £100 voucher.

If your contractor won't accept the voucher, you can still claim the money back. You will need to pay the contractor in full, and send a copy of the receipt to us with your voucher. We will then send a cheque to you.

Where can I find details of suitable contractors?

The Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre will be able to give you details of insulation 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.

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.

Contacting us

Please contact us by email: privatehousing@cheshireeast.gov.uk.