This page is for residents of Cambridge. If you do not live in the city, read South Cambridgeshire District Council’s advice about saving energy or check your local council’s website.
There are various grant schemes available to increase the energy efficiency of your home.
Action on Energy grants for low-income households
We provide grants to help low-income households install energy-efficiency improvements and low-carbon heating through our Action on Energy partnership with local councils.
The grants are available for homeowners and private landlords.
- Find out more about Action on Energy grants for low-income households.
Funding and schemes
Funding is available to help eligible council or social housing tenants to pay for improvements to their homes through the Energy Company Obligation scheme. Private tenants and homeowners who receive certain benefits might also qualify for the scheme.
Funding is available to install loft and wall insulation through the Great British Insultation scheme.
Cambs HIA
Cambs HIA, formerly known as Home Aid, is a home improvement agency set up to assist people living in Cambridge who are elderly or vulnerable, who have disability needs, or who are on a low income.
Their aim is to help people repair, maintain or adapt their homes by providing practical or financial advice and support, to enable them to remain in their own homes in greater comfort and safety.
- Find out more about Cambs HIA
Solar Together Cambridgeshire solar panels
In partnership with other Cambridgeshire councils, homeowners can ‘group buy’ solar panels (to bring down costs of purchase and installation) through the Solar Together Cambridgeshire scheme.
The scheme brings Cambridgeshire households together to get high-quality solar panels at a competitive price, helping you through the process and keeping you informed at every stage.
Households who already have solar panels installed can also register to have battery storage added to your existing solar panels to maximise the benefits of your system.
Improvements to council homes
If you are concerned that your council home needs work to help improve energy efficiency, please contact our housing team.
Finding a contractor
Action on Energy provides a list of contractors that can undertake grant-funded energy efficiency work in your home.
Each contactor has been through a rigorous procurement process to ensure they have the relevant expertise and qualifications to help you.
