THE GREEN DEAL

Don’t miss out on funding for home energy efficiency improvements

Havant Borough Council is reaching out to residents to ensure they can take advantage of short-term grant funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. A team of experts working on behalf of Havant Borough Council will be knocking on around 6,000 doors to explain the funding available.

The aim is to ensure households know about the Council’s Green Deal cashback offer for energy-saving measures, and have the information they need to take action. All homeowners and private landlords are eligible to apply for the cashback offer, which can be used to fund insulation, double glazing and around £400 towards the cost of a new boiler.

As well as funding to help with the costs of installing energy efficiency measures, residents will reap the benefits of lower fuel Don’t miss out on funding for home energy efficiency improvements THE GREEN DEAL bills – typically £490 for a new gas boiler, £250 for loft insulation or £460 for solid wall insulation*.

Some householders will also receive a letter through their doors followed by a visit from the Council-approved canvasser, who will be carrying an official identity badge. The aim is to provide advice specific to each household and offer the opportunity for residents to talk one-to-one with an expert. The scheme is already benefiting local residents with more than 100 residents expressing interest in the first couple of months.

The Green Deal offer is open to all residents and private landlords within Havant Borough. For more information, visit www.havant.gov.uk

*All figures are from the Energy Saving Trust and assume a detached house.

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