Housing association and council tenants
Live in a social rented home? We’re here to help you stay warm, healthy and in control of your energy bills. We offer free impartial advice on saving energy, upgrades that will improve energy efficiency and how your social housing landlord might be able to get funding to cover the cost.
How we help social tenants
The friendly team of trusted energy experts at Home Energy West Yorkshire are dedicated to making homes warmer, healthier to live in and cheaper to run. Our support covers everything from simple changes you can make that cost nothing, right through to upgrades your landlord can make. These could include installing triple glazed windows, energy efficient lighting or better ventilation and insulation. We’ll work closely with you and your landlord, explain what you can expect if any upgrades are carried out and be there for you throughout the installation. We can even help your social housing landlord get any available funding for improvements.
Energy savings you can easily make
There are numerous small DIY tips and changes you can make to how you live that can improve your energy efficiency and lower your energy bills. These energy saving tips cost nothing and can all be found on our home energy advice page.
Improvements your landlord can make
As your landlord, your social housing provider or housing association is responsible for making any significant improvements to your home. Many may have already applied for funding from the Government to make upgrades, such as new windows, insulation, lighting and ventilation, to make their homes more energy efficient. Contact your social housing landlord to find out if they have applied for the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund, which runs until September 2028. Ask if your home is included in this programme and if it is being considered for home efficiency improvements. Funds are limited though, so they aren’t always able to make improvements to all of their properties straight away.
Home energy advice for housing association and council tenants
How can I stop damp and condensation?
Did you know that whether you rent or own your home, damp and condensation can cause big problems to the building and for your health in the form of mould?
How can I lower my energy bills this winter?
Saving energy doesn’t have to involve installing a shiny new heat pump or solar PV system. There are so many other small things you can do that cost either nothing or very little and can save you big money.
Which insulation is best for my home?
When it’s cold outside, how warm do you feel in your home? Well, if you’re not as cosy as you think you should be or your bills seem unusually high, heat may be escaping your home.
How can I stop damp and condensation?
Did you know that whether you rent or own your home, damp and condensation can cause big problems to the building and for your health in the form of mould?
How can I lower my energy bills this winter?
Saving energy doesn’t have to involve installing a shiny new heat pump or solar PV system. There are so many other small things you can do that cost either nothing or very little and can save you big money.
Which insulation is best for my home?
When it’s cold outside, how warm do you feel in your home? Well, if you’re not as cosy as you think you should be or your bills seem unusually high, heat may be escaping your home.
Finance and grants for housing association and council tenants
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund
If you live in a social rented home, and you're eligible, you could receive free energy saving upgrades like better insulation, new heating systems, or solar panels.
Disabled Facilities Grant
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home.
Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund
If you live in a social rented home, and you're eligible, you could receive free energy saving upgrades like better insulation, new heating systems, or solar panels.
Disabled Facilities Grant
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home.
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