Decisions

In July 2020, the Chancellor announced £2 billion of support through the Green Homes Grant (GHG) to save households money; cut carbon; and create green jobs. Guidance. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) invited LAs, working with their local partners to apply for funding (£200M) to be used to improve the energy efficiency of low-income houses living in their area. The CosyDevon partnership comprises of all Devon authorities, including Devon County Council, as well as Community Energy Groups to improve the energy efficiency of homes in Devon particularly targeting households who are living in fuel poverty. The CosyDevon partnership, led by Devon County Council, agreed to submit a bid to BEIS for this funding opportunity and to explore opportunities to bid for a further round of this funding to be released later in the year.