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Over 100 homes have already benefitted from Government funding to help make the switch to more environmentally-friendly heating systems, but more households are being encouraged to come forward for the scheme "ahead of the colder winter months".
The intiative aims to help islanders move away from fossil fuel heating, which is the second-largest contributor to the island's greenhouse gas emissions following transportation.
In just four months, the Government has already approved over £415,000 in applications from 102 homes, with £128,450 of that money already in action.
The scheme was launched in May and forms part of the Carbon Neutral Roadmap approved by the States Assembly last year.
Electric flow boilers, electric storage heaters, panel heaters, and air source heat pumps are all available through the intiative.
Eligible homeowners can access up to £5,000 match funding to facilitate the switch to greener alternatives. This means for every pound of grant funding awarded, the property owner must also be spending a pound of their own money.
Low-income homeowners who meet the scheme criteria are able to access £10,000 worth of support without needing to match funds.
Pictured: Assistant Environment Minister Hilary Jeune.
Assistant Environment Minister Hilary Jeune, who has responsibility for energy and climate change, said: “We’ve had really positive feedback from islanders who have already accessed the scheme and made the switch to lower carbon ways of heating their homes.
“I’m pleased with the way islanders have embraced the scheme in these first few months, but I’m keen for more households to come forward, particularly at this time of year, to start the process ahead of the colder winter months.”
For more information on the scheme, including the terms and conditions, and to apply, click HERE.
The Government is also seeking new contractors who wish to carry out the installations. Potential contractors should click HERE.
Low-income homeowners who meet the scheme criteria will be able to access £10,000 worth of support without the need to match funds.
To qualify as a low-income homeowner, an islander must be in receipt of one or more the following existing Government benefits at the point of applying for the scheme:
Alternatively, they can be over the age of 65 and – excluding the value of their primary residence – have savings, belongings, investments and property under the value of:
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