The Northern Ireland Sustainable Energy Programme (NISEP for short) provides help to install energy saving measures in your home. This can energy-efficient boilers, heating controls, loft insulation and cavity wall insulation.
NISEP funding comes from a levy paid by all electricity customers. The scheme is delivered by energy companies and managed by the Utility Regulator. There is a set pot of money each year so its important to check the schemes are still available (and apply early!).
The scheme is designed to provide support to people who may not be able to avail of other schemes such ‘Affordable Warmth’. Eighty per cent of the scheme is targeted at low income households and those at risk of fuel poverty.
NISEP Energy Efficiency Schemes (2017-18)
Each scheme has its own eligibility criteria and range of measures available. The current range of schemes will run until March 2018 (if the funding is not used up before). The tables below show all the current schemes which have been funded, who is eligible and how to apply. If your are interested in applying for any of these schemes contact the energy company administering the scheme directly.
Power NI
To find out more and apply to Power NI schemes contact 0800 0321 894 or visit www.powerni.co.uk.
Cosy Homes
Measures Available
Heating and insulation measures:
- Grant of up to £1000 towards heating and £100 towards insulation
- Energy saving light-bulbs
- Energy saving advice for tenant.
Who is Eligible?
Housing Association Properties. Housing Associations are responsible for selecting properties and finding remainder of cost.
Energy Saver Homes
Measures Available
Heating and insulation measures:
- Fully funded gas heating system if on the gas network; oil system where gas is not available
- Up to £800 towards cavity and/or loft insulation
- Radiator foils
- Energy saving light-bulbs
Who Is Eligible
Low-income households with no heating, economy 7 or solid fuel heating. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
Income criteria:
- Single person household with income / pension of less than £25,000 gross
- Couple or single parent family with an income / pension of less than £35,000 gross or
- A single person household or couple with an income/pension less than £40,000 gross AND over 70
Cosy Homes Insulation
Measures Available
Insulation measures:
- Grant of up to £105 for cavity wall insulation and/or £105 for loft insulation
- Energy saving light-bulbs
- Energy saving advice
Who is Eligible?
Housing Associations are responsible for selecting properties and funding remainder of cost.
Free Loft & Cavity Wall Insulation
Measures Available
Insulation measures:
- Grant of up to £600 for loft insulation and/or £600 for cavity wall insulation
- Hot water cylinder jacket
- Energy saving light bulbs
- Radiator panels
Who is Eligible?
Low-income households. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
Income criteria:
- Single person household with an income/pension of less than £25,000 gross
- Couple or single parent family with an income/pension of less than £30,000 gross
- Single person household/ couple with an income/ pension of less than £35,000 gross AND over 70
Insulation Discount
Measures Available
Insulation measures:
- Grant of up to £250 towards cavity wall insulation (minimum installation value will be £350) and/or
- Grant of up to £250 towards full loft insulation (minimum installation value will be £350)
Who is Eligible?
Households that do not qualify for a priority scheme. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
firmus energy
To find out more and apply to firmus energy schemes contact 0800 032 4567 or p.simpson@firmusenergy.co.uk (Note: the firmus energy gas network excludes Greater Belfast, Bangor, Lisburn, Carrickfergus, Larne etc)
Home Comfort £1,500 Cash Back
Measures Available
Heating and insulation measures (firmus energy network area only):
- Cash back of £1,500 towards a natural gas heating system.
- Up to £800 for insulation measures including cavity wall, loft insulation and a hot water cylinder jacket.
- Energy saving light-bulbs
- Energy monitor
Who is Eligible?
Low-income households within the firmus energy gas network area with no central heating, Economy 7, solid fuel or old LPG heating systems and oil boiler broken beyond viable repair. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
Income criteria:
- Single person household with an income/pension of between £25,000 – £30,000 gross
- Couple or single parent family with an income/pension of up to £40,000 gross.
Home Comfort Plus
Measures Available
- Fully funded natural gas heating system
- Up to £800 for insulation measures including cavity wall, loft insulation and a hot water cylinder jacket.
- Energy saving light-bulbs
- Energy monitor
Who Is Eligible
Low-income households within the firmus energy gas network area with no central heating, Economy 7, solid fuel or old oil or LPG heating systems (over 15 yrs or broken beyond viable repair. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
Income criteria:
- Single person household with an income/pension between £20,000 to £25,000 gross
- Couple or single parent family with an income/pension of up to £30,000
Fusion Heating
To find out more and apply to Fusion Heating schemes contact 02890 449 499 or nisep.applications@fusionheating.co.uk
Energy Plus
Measures Available
Heating and insulation measures:
- Fully funded gas heating system if on the gas network; oil system where gas is not available
- Fully funded cavity wall insulation and/or loft insulation
- Energy saving light-bulbs
- Water widget
- Climate remote heating control
Who is Eligible?
Low-income households with no heating, a heating system broken beyond viable repair, Economy 7 or solid fuel heating. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
Income criteria:
- Single person household with income / pension of up to £23,000 gross OR
- Couple or single parent family with income / pension of up to £35,000 gross
Housing Association Energy Saver
Measures Available
- Grant of £1,000 towards heating and £150 towards each of cavity wall and/or loft insulation
- Energy saving light-bulbs
- Water widget
Who Is Eligible
Helm Housing Association and Choice Housing Association domestic properties with Economy 7 heating systems or no heating (or a system broken beyond viable repair). Housing Associations will be responsible for selecting properties and funding remainder of cost.
Workspace
To find out more and apply to Workspace schemes contact 028 7962 7474 georgina.grieve@workspace.org.uk or www.theworkspacegroup.org
Keep Warm
Measures Available
- Grant of up to £800 towards cavity wall and/or £800 towards loft insulation
- Hot water cylinder jacket
- Energy saving light-bulbs
Who is Eligible?
Low-income households. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
Income criteria:
- Single person household with an income/pension of less than £25,000 gross
- Couple or single parent family with an income/pension of less than £35,000 gross.
- Single person household with income/pension of less than £35,000 gross AND meets at least one further criteria: is over 70, lives in a rural location or has a disability/chronic illness
Energy Store
To find out more and apply to Energystore schemes contact 0800 0283 046 or 028 9030 1500
Thermal Comfort
Measures Available
- Grant of up to £800 towards cavity wall insulation and/or £800 towards loft insulation
- Hot water cylinder jacket
- Energy-saving lightbulbs
Who is Eligible?
Low-income households. Must be homeowner or private tenant.
Income criteria:
- A single person household with income / pension of less than £25,000 gross
- Couple or single parent family with income / pension of less than £35,000 gross
- Single person household or couple with an income pension less than £35,000 gross AND over 65
£250 Insulation Grant
Measures Available
- Grant of £250 towards cavity wall insulation (minimum installation value will be £350) and/or
- Grant of £250 towards full loft insulation (minimum installation value will be £350)
Who Is Eligible
Households that do not qualify for a priority scheme. Must be homeowner or private tenant.