Energy Savers Scheme secures additional funding to provide more support
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Wakefield Council’s Energy Savers scheme aims to help people save energy and enjoy a warmer home.
Thanks to a £100,000 investment, free cavity wall and loft insulation is available for homeowners and private rented tenants that qualify. Free gas central heating upgrades are also available for private rented tenants that qualify.
“We encourage anyone who is eligible to apply for this free support before the winter hits. Insulation and heating upgrades can make a big difference to keeping homes warm. It also helps to save money from lower heating costs.”
Cllr Jack Hemingway
Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth,
This scheme is targeted at certain households in the Wakefield district and to qualify residents must meet the following criteria:
For free cavity wall and loft insulation:
• Be a homeowner or private rented tenant
• Have a NET total annual household income (including benefits) after deducting rent payments, of less than £30,000
• Have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of band D, E, F, or G
• Have total savings under £16,000
• Have no or very limited Council Tax account debt
For free gas central heating upgrades:
• Be a private rented tenant
• Have a total NET annual household income after deducting rent payments, of less than £21,000
• Have total savings under £16,000
• Have no or very limited Council Tax account debt
• Have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of band E, F or G, or if the property is Energy Performance Certificate D, people may also qualify if they meet one of the following:
o The property is 'hard to heat' e.g. solid walls, system-built walls or is off the gas network
o Are aged over 70
o Have a child aged under 16 living in the property
o Someone living in the property is pregnant
o Have a health condition made worse by the cold, e.g. asthma, COPD, heart attack, mental illness
For private tenants to apply, their landlord must give approval for the work and agree to join the Council’s Responsible Landlord Scheme.
All the work is arranged through the Council’s approved contractors.
Funds will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so residents that are interested are urged to apply now.
Contact the Council’s Home Energy Team on either 01924 305887 or email energyteam@wakefield.gov.uk for more information or to apply.
People can also apply by filling out an online form at www.wakefield.gov.uk/housing