Residents in parts of Cardiff can now apply for advice, support and potential funding to make their homes warmer, healthier and more energy efficient.
Applications for Tai Clyd Caerdydd opened yesterday, 1 September, for households in Fairwater, Adamsdown and parts of neighbouring Splott.
Delivered in partnership by Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government, the pilot scheme aims to improve the energy performance of homes, reduce household bills and lower carbon emissions.
Residents taking part can receive a free whole-house assessment and independent advice about potential improvements. The scheme also provides access to installers vetted by the Welsh Government and help identifying suitable funding options.
Eligible households experiencing fuel poverty could receive fully funded home improvements, while support is available to homeowners and landlords across all private housing tenures.
The pilot will test an approach that could be introduced more widely across Cardiff and Wales if it proves successful.
Fairwater, Adamsdown and parts of Splott were selected because they reflect the variety of homes and communities found across Wales, covering a broad mix of housing types and income levels.
Cllr Dan De’Ath, Cardiff Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning and Transport, said: “Today marks an important step in helping Cardiff residents take control of their energy use and make their homes warmer, healthier and more affordable to live in.
“For many people, improving their home can seem complicated, expensive or difficult to navigate. Tai Clyd Caerdydd brings together trusted advice, access to high-quality installers and support with funding options in one place, making it easier for residents to make informed choices about their homes.
“As well as reducing energy bills and tackling fuel poverty, the scheme will help cut carbon emissions, improve wellbeing and support the growth of Cardiff’s green economy.”
Siân Gwenllian, Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, said: “Tai Clyd Caerdydd is a landmark moment in our national mission to transform Wales’s housing stock and tackle the cost of living head-on.
“Every family in Wales deserves a comfortable and affordable home and this pilot is proof that we are turning that commitment into action. The £17 million I recently announced for home energy upgrades, including £4 million for area-based activity, will extend that support to communities across the country including rural and off-grid neighbourhoods.
“This is just the beginning and what we learn here will drive lasting change and help families across Wales live in healthier, more affordable homes for years to come.”
More information and applications are available through the Cardiff Council website.
