Mid Suffolk Cosy Homes

 Welcome to our Cosy Homes Initiative

Cosy Homes

What is the Cosy Homes Initiative?

Cosy Homes is an energy efficiency initiative dedicated to making private sector homes in Mid Suffolk:

  • warmer
  • more economical to heat
  • more environmentally friendly

during winter months.

The Cosy Homes Initiative aims to help residents in the district improve the energy efficiency of their home - which will help them save on energy costs, and reduce their carbon footprint.

If you are interested in learning more, please email cosyhomes@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

Who is the Initiative for?

The Initiative is available to:

  • homeowners
  • private tenants
  • landlords with fewer than five properties in Mid Suffolk

What is the Initiative offering?

The Initiative will include a free retrofit assessment of your property, to decide whether any of the measures listed below are suitable to install in your home- or whether any additional remedial measures are needed.

You will be awarded funding to cover the costs of installing all recommended measures and remedial works (up to £5,000).

The insulation measures covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Loft insulation 
  • Cavity wall insulation
  • Draught proofing
  • Flat roof insulation 
  • Mechanical ventilation 

Following installation, we will provide you with a new EPC certificate.

Eligibility criteria

  • Residency: Available to Mid Suffolk residents who are homeowners, private tenants or landlords (who own fewer than five properties within the district)
  • Financial: Households with an annual income below £60,000, and less than £16,000 in savings
  • EPC Rating: Properties with a current EPC rating of D 
  • Council Tax: Properties within Council Tax bands A-E

Income considerations

We will assess the total household income, taking into account all members of the household.

Our contractor

We have partnered with the Aran Group, as leaders in energy efficiency solutions. They are committed to making homes and businesses warmer and more economical to heat, with a focus on customer service and professional excellence.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please email cosyhomes@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk