Camden Council has revealed plans to increase the number of residents taking up funding towards renewable energy upgrades such as insulation.
The Camden Climate Fund (CCF) allows households to get match funding for 50 per cent of the cost of renewable energy upgrades.
The scheme started in 2019 and the previous funding limit was £5,000, but the new 2025 model would triple the allowance to £15,000.
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A council report said the most recent phase of 2021-2024 saw only 13 households receive £42,925 of funding - but the council hopes to increase uptake of the scheme.
In the new model, which would take effect in January, applicants no longer need a Whole House Refit Plan (WHRP) for smaller measures such as insulation, heat pumps or solar thermal systems.
By removing the WHRP requirement the council is trying to appeal to lower-income households.
Double glazing and other high-cost methods are still possible if the household can provide a WHRP.
Available funding for businesses, non-profit groups and climate action groups will also increase and non-profits could receive up to £50,000 towards capital costs.
The CCF offers up to £10,000 to fund projects that “demonstrate carbon savings and community benefit”, such as tree planting schemes.
The funding fully comes from carbon offset payments made by developers to the council as Camden tries to reach its net zero carbon by 2030 goal.
Applications for the current phase will close on November 15.
Households can apply online at consultations.wearecamden.org/culture-environment/ccf-household-energy-efficiency-grant/
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