Understanding the Local Authority Delivery Scheme for Energy Efficiency

The Local Authority Delivery Scheme

The Local Authority Delivery (LAD) Scheme Authority Delivery (LAD) Scheme is a funding program under the £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme which is designed to help Local Authorities deliver energy efficiency measures to homes in their area.

The program provides funding for a range of energy-efficient upgrades for homes including solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, and is divided into multiple phases. It’s a great opportunity for Local Authorities to access funding for energy-efficient upgrades for homes in their area and make a positive impact on the community.

The LAD scheme is within the Department’s legal powers under section 31 of the Local Government Act 2003. The focus of the scheme is on compliance with public law and the program is designed to help Local Authorities deliver energy efficiency measures to homes in their area.

The LAD scheme has undergone various changes and new terms and amounts of funding have been added to it over time. The scheme has been divided into multiple phases. Phase 1A was delivered in 2020, with £74 million of funding given to over 50 Local Authority projects. Phase 1B was given out in January 2021, with £126 million of funding given to 81 projects.

The LAD scheme provides funding for a range of energy-efficient upgrades for homes including solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation. The scheme also provides a 100% subsidy for owner-occupiers (up to £10,000) and a two-thirds subsidy for landlords (up to £5,000).

Bids for funding can include previously developed proposals or entirely new proposals, with the minimum bid being £0.5 million and no ceiling on maximum bids.

The LAD scheme is designed to help Local Authorities deliver energy efficiency measures to homes in their area, with the ultimate goal of reducing energy bills, improving living conditions, and contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. The scheme is a great opportunity for Local Authorities to access funding for energy-efficient upgrades for homes in their area and make a positive impact on the community.

Here at EcoGen we work closely with local authorities who were successful in their bid for LAD scheme funding to improve the energy efficiency of homes in their area.

ECO4 is backed by large and medium energy suppliers. They have legal obligations under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme. This includes companies like British Gas, EDF Energy, E.ON, Scottish Power, and Octopus Energy.

For more information please go to the government’s Ofgem website. 
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