Cut your heating bills in N E Lincs
£100,000 allocated to energy scheme
A further £100,000 has been allocated to the Sheep Scheme (South Humber Energy Efficiency Partnership) in a bid to lower heating bills in Pre 1919 terraced properties.
The new cash injection comes from savings made in North East Lincolnshire Council’s 2009/2010 budget where £1M has been set aside to target key areas such as street cleaning, road repairs, community groups and home insulation.
Residents of the borough can apply to have their loft insulated free of charge (subject to conditions) if they live in terraced houses built before 1919.
Councillor Geoff Lowis, portfolio holder for regeneration and housing said: “Fitting loft insulation is an easy and cost effective way to save energy. The thicker the material, the greater the saving.
“The recommended depth of loft insulation is 270mm. Many residents may have substantially less than this and do not realise that up to 25 per cent of the heat is lost through the roof if is not properly insulated.”
Both home owners and landlords can apply to have their loft insulated for the first time, or topped up to the recommended thickness, with the money being allocated on a first come first served basis. Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible to ensure that homes are insulated before next winter.
For details on the qualification criteria and more information on this, or any other home energy scheme, contact the Home Energy Team (see contact details provided).
Contact information
| Contact: | Home Energy Promotions |
|---|---|
| Address: | St James House, Grimsby, N E Lincs, DN31 1EP |
| Telephone: | 01472 324782 |
| Fax: | 01472 324778 |
| Email: | debra.fox@nelincs.gov.uk |
| Opening Times: | Monday: 9-5 Tuesday: 9-5 Wednesday: 9-5 Thursday: 9-5 Friday: 9-4.30 Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Bank Holidays: Closed |
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