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19.09.2023 - 11:35 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The UK Government recently launched a new scheme worth one billion pounds to help more than 300,000 families heat their home for less. The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save up to £400 each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.
Families in lower Council Tax bands with less energy-efficient homes will be offered vital upgrades - such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation - which could cut their annual energy bill by an average of between £300 to £400. Those eligible for support under the Great British Insulation Scheme include families in Council Tax bands A-E in Scotland and Wales and A-D in England, with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D or below.
The new online portal at GOV.UK is up and running and means that people can check online whether they may be eligible for the support.
You may be able to get the support if you are a homeowner, landlord or tenant (either renting privately or from a housing association). The guidance on GOV.UK advises that if you’re a tenant, you should speak to your landlord before you apply as you will need their permission before any insulation can be installed.
You may be able to get support to install:
Before starting the process online at GOV.UK, you will need:
If you’re eligible for support, your energy supplier will contact you to arrange an assessment of the property.
If you need to pay anything, you’ll find out after the assessment. You can decide not to go ahead if you do not agree with the assessment or the costs involved.
If you can’t use the online checker tool, you can phone the helpline to speak to an adviser at the Great British Insulation Scheme helpline on 0800 098 7950. Lines are open Monday to
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The UK Government has launched a new scheme worth one billion pounds to help more than 300,000 families heat their home for less. The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save hundreds of pounds each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.