Ryedale energy saver scheme

Find out about the Ryedale energy saver scheme, if you are eligible and how to apply.

The Ryedale energy saver scheme is an ongoing project designed to help Ryedale area residents keep warm for less and reduce their fuel bills.

Homeowners and private renting tenants can access grants, loans and support for heating upgrades and home insulation improvements.  

Through the scheme you can:

  • save energy
  • reduce your fuel bills
  • make your home cosy and warm
  • cut your carbon footprint
  • improve your health and wellbeing

We work in partnership with YES Energy Solutions, an award-winning community interest company to deliver the Ryedale energy saver scheme. They offer independent energy-efficiency advice and support, and carry out the installations via their network of local, accredited installers. Visit the YES Energy Solutions website for more information.

YES Energy solutions will help you to:

  • select the best energy saving measures that suit your home and lifestyle
  • check what support you are entitled to
  • connect you to an expert, industry accredited installer
  • provide a competitive service backed with manufacturer guarantees and aftercare programmes
  • offer independent energy saving advice on how to capitalise on the energy saving improvements installed in your home

Eligibility

Some grants are only available to certain residents, whereas others have no personal qualifying criteria. Some residents may qualify for more than one grant to support the cost of their installation. The level of grant funding provided is determined by an assessment of your home.

YES Energy Solutions will check your eligibility to see what support you are entitled to.

There are three types of energy-saving grants and loans available under the Ryedale energy saver scheme.

Grants and loans available under the Ryedale energy saver scheme

Energy efficiency grant

This grant can be used for:

  • cavity wall insulation
  • loft insulation
  • room in roof insulation
  • gas, oil and LPG boiler replacements
  • full central heating systems

The eligibility requirements are:

  • homeowners and private renting tenants on a low household income or those that claim income related benefits, such as Income Support or Housing Benefit
  • applicants must have lived in the property for three years or more
  • for heating improvements, the house must be in Council Tax band A, B or C, the existing heating system must be beyond repair (this is only available for homeowners)

ECO help to heat grant

This grant can be used for:

  • cavity wall insulation
  • loft insulation
  • room in roof insulation
  • gas, oil and LPG boiler replacements
  • full central heating systems

The eligibility requirements are:

  • homeowners and private rented tenants on specific benefits, such as Pension Credit or Child Tax Credit 

Property improvement loans

Certain residents may be able to access a low-cost loan to support the cost of installing energy-saving measures. These loans can also be used in conjunction with the energy-saving grants available through the scheme.

The property improvement loan is available up to £15,000, subject to a 7.5 per cent administration charge. It is repayable in full after 10 years or on sale or transfer of the property.

The loan can be used for:

  • cavity wall insulation
  • loft insulation
  • room in roof insulation
  • gas, oil and LPG boiler replacements
  • central heating systems
  • new windows or doors

The loan can also be used for other home improvements, including kitchen and bathroom refurbishments and crime prevention measures.

The eligibility requirements are:

  • homeowners on a low household income or those that claim income related benefits, such as Income Support or Housing Benefit
  • applicants must be 18 or over and must have lived in the property for three years or more

Apply

If you think you are eligible and would like to apply, call the Ryedale Energy Saver helpline on 0330 053 5631 or visit the YES Energy Solutions website.

What happens next?

The team will check your eligibility for any grants or loans and discuss your energy saving requirements. 

A home survey will be arranged to determine the cost of the work and what funding can be claimed. 

You will then receive a quote for the home improvements including details of any grants or loans that you are entitled to. 

Once the quote is approved, the home improvements will be fitted by industry accredited installers. 

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