Grant support to install first time central heating

Eligible residents across Caithness could benefit from up to 100 per cent of Scottish Government grant funding available for first time central heating. This would be delivered through the installation of an air source heat pump, new radiators and new controls.

An air source heat pump uses electricity to extract heat from the outside air and can be used to heat both the home and the hot water tank. This will generate warmth in one central place, distributing the heat through pipes to radiators throughout the home and will provide you with full control of your heating system.

To be eligible for funding, the property must be:

• Owner occupied or privately rented and must be your main residence
• Council Tax band A-C or D (where the EPC rating is E, F or G)
• Electrically heated

Full eligibility criteria can be found here www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/20976/eligibility_criteria

Councillor Trish Robertson, chair of the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee and the Climate Change Working Group said: “I would encourage as many eligible householders as possible to apply for this fantastic grant funding opportunity.

"Not only does this offer the potential to significantly lower your heating bills and the comfort of your home, the installation of these measures will help to support action on climate change.”

For any further queries or to register your interest, please call the council's delivery partner, EON Energy Installation Services on 08000 987 897.

Alternatively, you can register interest on the council website: www.highland.gov.uk/info/1210/environment/829/energy_and_sustainability/4

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