You can click on the following links to quickly find information on grants and schemes on this page:
Scheme Sheet
Derby Home Energy Advice Service, DHEAS, provides home energy advice and information on insulation, heating systems and energy saving products, as well as details of the latest grants and discount schemes. You can download our Scheme Sheet 
134Kb, or Large Print Scheme Sheet 168Kb for information and useful contact details for organisations and schemes that can help you to save money and improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Insulation Schemes
If you need either cavity wall insulation or loft insulation installing in your home then there are discount schemes and grants available that may be able to help you. Unfortunately full grants are only available for private tenants and owner-occupiers if the occupier is receiving qualifying benefits or is over 70.
The discount schemes are mainly run through domestic energy suppliers, and are available to all private tenants and homeowners. You can take a look at our latest Scheme Sheet 134Kb for details of the insulation schemes and telephone numbers. If you have to pay for insulation because you are not yet over 70 and you're not claiming a qualifying benefit (such as Pension Credit, Council Tax Benefit or Attendance Allowance) we would recommend that you ask for a quote from 2-3 of the power companies/schemes listed. You do not have to go through your own gas or electricity provider.
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The Warm Front scheme
Warm Front is a Government grant scheme can help towards the cost of installing packages of insulation and heating measures that are needed worth up to £2,700 for people living in areas connected to the main gas network, and up to £4,000 for people living in areas with no gas connection, less the value of all works previously completed in the property under Warm Front.
If you have had a Warm Front grant over 2 years ago you can reapply for the grant see if you qualify for any measures that you did not previously qualify for.
The grant you receive will depend on any previous work done through Warm Front; the way your house or flat is built; and your current levels of heating and insulation. If you want to apply or reapply for a Warm Front grant, or if you want to check if you qualify to apply for a Warm Front grant, call us now on 01332 255622.
You can also apply to the Warm Front Scheme on their website: Warm Front website 
, or call 0800 316 2814.
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Warm Front £300 Heating Rebate Scheme
If you do not qualify for a Warm Front Grant because you do not receive a relevant benefit, you may still be eligible for a £300 rebate.
This rebate is available to all householders aged 60 or over who own their home or rent it from a private landlord, who either have no central heating system or one which is isn't working. For more information visit the Warm Front £300 Heating Rebate Scheme website or call Warm Front on 0800 316 2805.
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E.ON Staywarm
Gives fixed price gas and electricity to the over 60s so that budgeting over winter months can be made easier. This is available to most residents 60 or over but there are some exceptions for particularly high users. The amount you pay is based on the number of people who live in your home up to a maximum of 4 people; and the number of bedrooms up to a maximum of 3 bedrooms.
For more information, or to switch to E.ON Staywarm call Freephone 0800 1 694 694 or visit the E.ON Staywarm website for more information.
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Age Concern Energy Services
E.ON has also teamed up with Age Concern to provide a new tariff to the over 60s concentrating on lower gas rates.They also provide a package of services including:
• Cold weather payments
• Free energy efficiency advice
• Free low energy lamps
• Free carbon monoxide detector
• Free early-warning hypothermia thermometer.
Contact Age Concern Energy Services on 0800 917 3352 or visit the Age Concern Energy Services website for more information.
To switch to Age Concern Energy Services, phone 0800 015 6785 and have your current bill to hand so your savings can be calculated there and then. Lines are open 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday.
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Winter Fuel Payments
The Winter Fuel Payment is a yearly payment to help people aged 60 and over with the costs of keeping warm.
If you are aged 60 to 79 and you are entitled to receive a Winter Fuel Payment, this year you will get either £125 or £250, depending on your circumstances in the qualifying week (15 to 21 September 2008).
If you are aged 80 or over and you are entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment, this year you will either £200 or £400, depending on your circumstances in the qualifying week.The deadline for claims for Winter Fuel Payments for Winter 2007-2008 was 30 March 2008.
If you need to make a claim for a payment for winter 2008/09, you should make your claim before 30 March 2009.
The Winter Fuel Payment Helpline is 0845 915 1515 or 0845 601 5613 for minicom users. Lines are open from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. To see further and more detailed information and frequently asked questions about Winter Fuel Payments, use this link to visit the Winter Fuel Payment web pages.
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