Get funding to improve home energy efficiency

The Better Housing Better Health service offers free advice on how to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce heating bills.

Whether you rent or own your home, you can call the Better Housing Better Health Helpline between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, for free advice on:

  • reducing your energy bills
  • grants and loans for insulation and heating systems
  • switching to a lower-cost energy supplier
  • how to deal with unpaid fuel bills
  • claiming the benefits you are entitled to
  • support organisations within the area
  • tips to help keep warm and keep bills down

The service is run by the National Energy Foundation in partnership with us.

You can contact them by:

ECO Flexible Eligibility

The Local Authority Flexible Eligibility scheme is no longer available in Buckinghamshire.

It was a government initiative that enabled local authorities to set their own criteria for low-income or fuel poor households to access energy company grants towards insulation and heating improvements.

You can check if you can still access ECO support with your energy supplier.

View more information on the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) GOV.UK.

Guidance for creating a sustainable home

Read our guidance which includes tips on:

  • our planning and building control services
  • affordability and finance
  • building regulations
  • renovations and conversions

Read The Green Home Guide.