Save money on your fuel bills

Many households are struggling with the cost of gas and electricity, but help is available to make Tamworth homes as energy efficient as possible.

There are a number of different national and countywide schemes available, ranging from practical advice to financial assistance such as grants or loans towards the cost of improvements.

In Tamworth, we have our own campaign called HEAT, which acts a central point of help.

The HEAT campaign is delivered through an independent charity called Beat the Cold. Advisors at Beat the Cold can tell you what support and funding is available and whether you are eligible.

Anyone can get in touch, whether you’re a homeowner, private tenant or council tenant. The schemes are particularly aimed at those suffering fuel poverty, either due to vulnerabilities, financial circumstances or homes which are poorly heated or insulated.

The best thing to do is contact Beat the Cold in the first instance via the following methods:

Visit the Beat the Cold website for more information.

Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Great British Insulation Scheme Flexible Eligibility

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Great British Insulation (GBI) Scheme are  the main government energy efficiency schemes currently in place to help tackle fuel poverty. It’s a partnership between the government, energy companies, installers and councils to help as many vulnerable households as possible.

In addition to national grants for owners and renters who are in receipt of certain benefits (ECO4), councils can also recommend additional households for grants under the ECO4 flex  and GBI schemes, with wider eligibility criteria.

This statement of intent sets out our criteria for funding.

This privacy notice details how your information is stored if you receive support through the scheme.

More information is also available on the government’s ECO4 website, which includes a quick eligibility checker. You can also speak to the Beat the Cold advisors using the information above for more advice on the ECO.

Staffordshire Warmer Homes

Beat the Cold also supports Staffordshire Warmer Homes – a partnership between Staffordshire County Council and district councils - which brings together a number of funding solutions for things like external wall and cavity insulation, air source heat pumps, solar PV, underfloor insulation, loft insulation and help for properties which are off gas, or don’t use gas as their main heating source.

You can visit the Staffordshire Warmer Homes page for more information, or contact the Beat the Cold advisors via the details at the top of this page.

Help for Households

More energy-saving advice is available from the government’s Help for Households and the Energy Saving Trust.