Following on from the very cold winter of 2010/11, the government is keen to assist everyone to keep warm this winter by offering insulation grants. It is common knowledge that a lot of heat is lost through walls and the loft of houses, 25% through badly insulated lofts, and 35% through un-insulated walls. This is why the government is in a drive to highlight the necessity of dressing up our homes warmly for the coming winter.
The insulation grants are available for anyone wishing to install cavity wall insulation and loft insulation, and is available to homeowners, tenants and landlords.
According to the New Policy Institute, there are over 5 million households in the UK that could claim free insulation grants, saving typically £260 a year on their energy bills, only 12% have actually applied for grants for loft and cavity wall insulation.
As energy prices continue to rise, it is claimed that millions of UK householders may struggle needlessly to stay warm this coming winter despite help being offered by local government and energy companies in the form of insulation grants.
47% of people asked did not think that they would qualify for insulation grants whilst the rest did not know the insulation grants existed or did not want assistance.
Mark Smith from the Government Grants website said “As energy costs rise at unprecedented rates and records are also being set for cold winters, it seems madness that people are not taking advantage of these grants”
Currently insulation grants of between 50% and 100% are offered to all UK home owners depending on their location and circumstances.
Don’t be left out of this opportunity. It is envisaged that this might be the last year that this grant is available. As you dress up warm for winter, dress up your home warm too.
To find out more and apply for Home Insulation Grant, click here.
Please help to spread the word about the home insulation and the insulation grants available, as cost effectively as possible.