Local Energy Advice Partnership

LEAP for this scheme year will be ending very soon, so please do not delay getting in touch – available throughout the whole of Dorset. This paramount service helps those who are at risk of fuel poverty. LEAP funding usually returns early Autumn.

LEAP

LEAP (Local Energy Advice Partnership) is a FREE home visit scheme to assist residents throughout Dorset with free energy advice, energy saving devices, along with access to other improvements like heating upgrades and insulation.

Are you eligible?

You may be eligible for the LEAP service if one of the below apply:

Have a low income
Receive tax credits
Receive Housing Benefit
Receive an income or disability related benefit
Have a long term illness or disability
Housing Benefit
Pension Credit (Savings Credit)
Child Tax Credit (income below thresholds)
Working Tax Credit (income below thresholds)
Universal Credit (income below thresholds)
Carers Allowance
Council Tax Reduction
A Disability Benefit (incl. Attendance Allowance, DLA, PIP)
Persistent debt problems
A private housing resident. A tenant in a privately rented property with an EPC rating of D or E (BCP Council Area only)

What LEAP can do for you:

Help check if you are on the cheapest energy tariffs – could save you over £280 a year
Install FREE, simple energy saving measures which can save the average household £30 on their energy bills a year.
Give you day-to-day energy efficiency hints and tips and ensure your heating system is set up to keep you warm and save money.
Arrange a FREE telephone advice service to help with benefits, debt and other money problems.
Refer you for further energy efficiency improvements, such as full central heating, loft or cavity wall insulation or a new boiler.
Other local advice that may help you save on your water bills, arrange a free Fire Service visit or help access some other assistance
You will also be contacted in future with your permission about any new initiatives, like free appliances!