West Devon Borough Council (WDBC) has obtained funding for 118 new gas central heating systems in eligible homes, which will improve both their comfort and lower energy consumption. The funds coming from the Warm Home Fund, Wales and West Utilities (they operate the gas network) and SSE will pay for a gas connection and a standard central gas heating system, at no cost to the householder. Insulation will also be assessed and (when needed) offered to maximise energy efficiency.
WDBC welcomes applications from both owner-occupiers and people who rent privately. Eligible households (means-tested benefits or net annual income of £35000 and vulnerable to the cold) will need to have no formalised heating, electrical or solid fuel and close to the gas main to qualify. Properties with a gas connection and gas fires may also be eligible.
Landlords will be asked for a £500 contribution. The property must have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of E or above. Please contact WDBC or email eco@swdevon.gov.uk to see if you are eligible.
You can apply online here.
Even if you feel you are not eligible there is alternative help, so please make contact.
WDBC’s 
Cosy and Warm Privacy Notice [330.48KB] sets out what WDBC will do with your information and who they will share it with.
If you’d like to have a chat to someone about your energy needs and whether you may be eligible you can also call us at here at TEC on 0800-233-5414, email hello@tamarenergycommunity.com or check out this page.