Buckinghamshire Council has re-launched the Domestic Building Envelope Energy Efficiency (DBEEE) Grant following a very successful first round.

This presents a great opportunity for local businesses who carry out work that is eligible under the scheme.

The DBEEE Grant will provide up to £32,000 per eligible household for residents to install the following energy efficiency measures at their property:

• Roof insulation
• Cavity wall insulation
• External wall insulation
• Loft insulation
• Other works where exceptional circumstances apply

Contractors

The contractor(s) must be a TrustMark Registered Business and must adhere to the most recent version of PAS2030 standards.

The selection of an eligible contractor will be the responsibility of the grant applicant. The Council will make no recommendation of a particular contractor to undertake the relevant works, has no obligation to monitor or manage the chosen contractor carrying out of those works, and has no liability to the applicant in relation to that contractor’s non or poor performance in respect of those works.

Eligibility

To qualify for the grant, the grant applicant must own and live in the property (as their only or main residence) in which works funded by the grant will occur.

The grant applicant must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

• The household has a combined annual income of £36,000 or less before tax
• A member of the household is in receipt of means tested benefits such as Universal Credit and Council Tax Support
• A member of the grant applicant’s household receives a disability related benefit such as Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Employment and Support Allowance

The property in which works funded by the grant will occur must also have an EPC rating of:

• D, E, F or G OR
• The property does not legally require an EPC

How to apply

If residents think they may be eligible for the DBEEE Grant or would like to find out more, they can contact Better Housing Better Health on 0800 107 0044 or at [email protected].

About the funding

All works funded by the grant must be completed and claim forms submitted to the Domestic Resource Efficiency Service by 31st December 2025. Grant claims received after this date will not be accepted.

The project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Just under £200,000 has been allocated to support the scheme until the end of March 2026.