The Help to Heat scheme provides funding to help vulnerable residents in southern England connect to the gas network and install efficient central heating. Eligible residents currently using expensive electric heating or solid fuels can get their gas connection fully funded. The scheme aims to reduce energy costs and improve health by making homes warmer. Referrals should be made to YES Energy Solutions who assess candidates against criteria prioritizing those on low incomes or benefits and people deemed vulnerable by their local council.

1. T: 0800 015 5174 (Freephone number available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday)
E: sgn.helptoheat@yesenergysolutions.co.uk
W: www.sgn.co.uk/helptoheat
Refer vulnerable residents for funding to connect to gas
Help to Heat scheme overview
The gas network distributer may be able to help
residents off the gas network in southern England
access funding for a gas connection and central heating
system to improve the warmth of their homes and slash
their fuel bills.
How the scheme can help
The available funding helps residents using electric storage heaters, coal or wood burners
reduce the amount they spend on energy with a new energy efficient heating system.
The fund helps householders reduce financial outgoings, improve their health and
wellbeing, and enhance the feel of their homes.
Available funding
For the majority of eligible residents that live near a gas supply, a connection will be fully
funded through the scheme.
The Help to Heat scheme may also be able to contribute towards the cost of installing a
new gas central heating system.
Funding is supplied from SGN with support from available schemes in the area. Those
referred are validated for funding against a range of eligibility criteria.
Who to refer
To receive funding, residents must be off the gas network and meet the eligibility criteria.
The criteria for the scheme gives consideration to the following residents:
 Those on certain benefits.
 People on low incomes with high fuel bills.
 Residents classed as vulnerable through their council’s statement of intent. If the
household income is low this may include elderly people, parents with young
children, or those with health conditions.
Who to contact
YES Energy Solutions manage the scheme on behalf of SGN, contact the Help to Heat
team if you know someone who could benefit.