Energy Company Obligation Scheme (ECO4 and ECOFlex)
Salford City Council and our partners are helping residents to improve their home’s energy efficiency, which in turn will reduce energy bills.
If you’re a homeowner or private tenant, you can apply for funding of between £5,000 to £10,000 for improvements including insulation, low energy lighting, smart heating controls and systems. Eligibility is dependent on your personal circumstances and the suitability of your home.
This offer is part of the government's ECO4 Flex scheme, provided by Next Energy Solutions Limited.
Council funded grants for vulnerable owner-occupiers who do not qualify for the energy company funded schemes.
Up to £500 help with gas repairs
Gas safety checks are available for boilers, fires and cookers for vulnerable owner–occupiers who have a reasonable concern and are unable to fund a check by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer.
If necessary, repairs to the gas appliance maybe carried out up to a value of £500 by one of the qualified Gas Safe heating engineers working with us on this scheme.
Should you require a Gas Safe Engineer telephone for free on 0800 408 5500 or visit the Gas Safe Register website, where you can also find further help and advice.
Please note: grants are only available from the council while funds permit.
Local Energy Advice Programme (LEAP)
LEAP is a completely free service for owner-occupiers and tenants. The scheme can help you save money and keep your home warm and cosy.
The LEAP scheme can:
- Check if you are on the cheapest energy tariffs.
- Install free simple energy saving measures.
- Give you day-to-day energy efficiency hints and tips
- Arrange free telephone advice to help with benefits, debt and other money problems.
- Refer you for further energy efficiency improvements, such as loft insulation or a new boiler.
You may be eligible for the LEAP service if you are on one of the following:
- Have a low income
- Receive tax credits
- Receive housing benefits
- Receive an income or disability related benefit
- Have a long term illness or disability
Call LEAP on 0800 060 7567 or apply online
If you have no central heating or heat your home with electric room heaters, storage heaters or an open fire you may be able to get free central heating and energy efficient radiators.
Connected for Warmth is a is a council-backed scheme offering free air source heat pumps or gas central heating and mains connection if required to eligible homeowners and private tenants (with landlord’s permission and small contribution).
The government’s warm homes discount scheme automatically gives you a discount on your electricity bill. You may be able to get the discount on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity and you’re eligible. Contact your supplier to find out.
If you think you should have received the discount but haven't, please contact your electricity supplier or call the Warm Homes Discount scheme helpline on 0345 603 9439.
Immediate emergency assistance, a resettlement grant or council tax support.
Call 0161 607 1626 or use freephone number 0800 694 3695 or see our Salford Assist page.