Warm Up North

Peter Brewer Partnership Development Manager

Warm Up North was established to provide a trusted alternative to ....

Misuse of Logos

Aggressive Selling Cold Calling

Incorrect Funding Offers

About Warm Up North

• Launched 19th September 2013• Only Local Authority endorsed scheme in the

North East• Working with 9 Partner Authorities

Partnerships

• 5 Year Scheme – potential for 8• Work to tackle fuel poverty across the North East• Using local businesses and installers• Creating loc al employment opportunities

Future

What does Warm Up North offer?

• There are numerous ways we can attract funding for home energy improvements.

Energy Company Obligation

(ECO)

• Where gaps in funding occur Green Deal can offer an alternative.

Green Deal

My Tenant need a new gas boiler............

If someone in the household is in receipt

of a certain benefit they could be eligible

Applies to Privately Owned and Private Rented Properties

Repair or replace inefficient gas boilers

Funding may not always cover extra work such as new radiators or pipes

Can also provide funding towards replacement of oil boilers

Eligibility Criteria

My property has no cavity walls or loft insulation............

Not based on income and is across all

tenures

Funding may not cover enabling work such as

scaffolding or loft clearances

Can also top up loft insulation alongside

other measures

My property has solid walls.........

This is not income based and

available across all tenures

Gaps in funding could be covered by Green Deal or

an alternative funding

route/savings

Green Deal

• Assist with upfront cost to energy efficiency improvements

• £99 survey fee – recovered if installed via Warm Up North

• Cashback may be available• Install costs paid back through savings

made on energy bills• Can cover a wide range of other

measures; solar panels, full heating systems, renewable energy

The Golden Rule

Green Deal Finance for Private Rented Properties

Under Review

How can I refer into Warm Up North?• You or your Tenant can

make referral – Referral Cards– Contact Centre - 0800

294 8073– Website -

www.warmupnorth.com

*Permission Require from both Landlord and Tenant

Benefits for Landlords

•2016 - Tenants can demand energy improvements•2018 - Cannot let a property with F or G Energy Performance Certificate rating

Future Legislation

•Home improvements (subject to survey)•Improved rentability•Reduced rent arrears•Reduced tenant turnover and improved retention•Warmer home – lower energy bills

Benefits

Benefits for the North East

•Reach out to the most vulnerable•Warmer Homes – Lower Energy Bills•Work in partnership with the local community•Work with Partner Authorities to target fuel poverty hotspots

Tackle Fuel Poverty

•Endorsed by local authorities•Accredited ECO and Green Deal provider•Warm Up North will deal with any queries of eligibility – just call and we will see if we can help

Peace of mind

Contact Information?

•Just give us a call and see how we can help...•0800 294 8073•www.warmupnorth..com

Call Warm Up North

•Graeme.Stephenson@britishgas.co.uk•07557 610447

Graeme Stephenson – Lead Partnership Development Manager

•Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside•Lois.Brentnall@britishgas.co.uk•07557 617643

Lois Brentnall – Partnership Development Manager

•Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Redcar & Cleveland•Peter.Brewer@britishgas.co.uk•07557 617676

Peter Brewer – Partnership Development Manager

•Any Questions??

0800 294 8073