After 3 appointments for a survey after receiving a letter approved by the council they finally sent someone After meeting the required eligibility requirements I.e. an oil boiler etc., asked what did I wantI replied A. Heat pump to provide underfloor heating and feed existing radiators with low level hot water saving on oil. B. Extra solar panels to provide additional 1.5kw / hr max to add to my existing 4KW pv system on the roof. C. A 15KW battery to store electricity from solar and cheap nighttime tariff D. A heat battery 300litre that can be heated from cheap electric and be used to heat existing radiatorsHowever they couldn’t or wouldn’t provided any of these.All they wanted to do was rip out the oil boiler and existing radiators and replace with heat pump and much larger radiators I said “not on your Nellie” !!!My idea would be much cheaper quicker and more reliable without all the mess. Allow the use of oil boiler until beyond economical repair or too expensive to use. Also the cheap electric would make me consider an electric car.I think the council approved letter should have made this clear and saved us a lot of time. If anyone knows who can provide with funding I’d be interested The person who came was very honest and polite so I gave them 3 starsIt must be a good business model for cosy from the quality cars they use.Update: I have contacted a nation energy supply company who are interested. Will the council still provide the grant if they submit a proposal ?In conclusion my opinion is the cosy proposal is a nightmare solution for poor and vulnerable people like usEspecially when a cheaper easier to install and more reliable is possible!!I shall be very annoyed if my council tax or income tax is being used to fund such an initiative. After researching there is a more cheaper alternative that will provide more reliable and efficient and cheaper to run than the oil boiler. Without destroying the house.
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We are a partnership of 14 Lancashire Local Councils. Delivered by our Managing Agent Rhea Projects, Cosy Homes in Lancashire offer residents access to grants for a range of affordable, green heating and insulation solutions.
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