PRIVATE landlords have been urged to check whether their properties qualify for a new gas central heating system through an energy efficiency scheme.
The council’s Better Homes Barnsley programme has a limited number of grants available towards the cost of installing gas central heating systems for private landlords whose properties currently lack or have never had gas central heating.
The deal could provide a grant that knocks up to 59 per cent off the cost of the average central heating system.
The grants available come as landlords are being urged to check their energy performance certificates (EPCs) to make sure they meet the new minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) which came into force on April 1.
Coun Roy Miller, cabinet spokesman, said: “This is a great opportunity for eligible private landlords to benefit from energy efficiency measures within their properties at a subsidised rate.”
To find out if you’re eligible for a grant, for more information or to apply, see betterhomesyorkshire.co.uk or call 0800 597 1500.
