Around 3,000 properties could benefit from a discounted insulation scheme being offered via Cheshire East Council.
Homeowners and landlords will be offered cheaper rates for loft and cavity wall insulation. The subsidised scheme means each option costs only £74.
After a thorough competitive procurement exercise, the Council has chosen Middlewich-based KG Insulation as their partners for the project.
Around £40,000 has been made available for the scheme – funded from grants secured by Cheshire East Council from the Northwest Regional Housing Board. It will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Despite austere times, the Council remains committed to continuing to deliver for the people of Cheshire East and helping those in need.
The Energy Savings Trust has recently updated their estimate of how much people can save on their fuel bills by insulating their home. According to their figures, loft insulation can save up to £175 per year, and up to £135 per year for cavity wall insulation.
Councillor Jamie Macrae, Cabinet member with responsibility for prosperity, said: “We are all facing rising fuel bills and there is the possibility of another severe winter.
“I would encourage people, where possible, to get their property insulated through this scheme. The discounted rates mean that it could pay for itself comfortably inside one year.
“Last year we were able to offer discounts to around 1,000 homes funded by grants. The fact that we are aiming to treble this number indicates how much of an issue this has become for local residents. I am pleased that we have been successful in securing the ongoing funding.”
To find out more please contact KG Insulation on 01606 841398, or visit their website www.kginsulation.co.uk
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