Now is the time to save energy and get cash!

Be energy efficient
Residents can now make energy-saving improvements to their homes and get cashback for doing so by signing up for the Green Deal.

The scheme is on offer from Havant Borough Council and already 90 householders have expressed an interest in this opportunity to improve homes and reduce energy bills. Homes can be improved and made cheaper to run by installing insulation, new boilers or double glazing - and residents can get a cashback payment of between 10% and 70-depending on the measure.

measure. Home-owners, private landlords and tenants in the Borough of Havant can sign up now - but hurry, it is available on a first come first served basis. If you don’t have the cash to pay upfront you can also take advantage of a loan through Hampshire Credit Union or a Green Deal plan. Savings and other ways of finance can also be used for the remaining cost of works.

The scheme is open to people living in their own properties and privately rented properties with landlord consent. It is open to all ages and you do not need to be receiving any benefits to take part. As part of the process impartial energy saving advice on the ways to reduce your energy bill will be given.

Havant Borough Council has secured funding from central government to help residents improve their homes and reduce their energy bills - providing the cashback payment.

The Councillor responsible for Sustainability and Climate Change, said "This is really about helping people to reduce their energy bills and making their homes warmer - stopping energy wastage. I urge you to make the most of this great offer."

You can sign up now by phoning 0800 052 2242 or register online at www.solentgreendeal.org.uk

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