Cumbria’s councils have been awarded £11.8m from the Government to help make homes warmer.
Funded by the Warm Homes Local Grant, the three-year programme will benefit up to 800 homes across the county by providing fully funded upgrades to improve energy efficiency and help cut household bills.
The councils said work would be tailored to each household and focus on delivering energy efficiency measures such as loft insulation and solar PV.
Other measures may also be installed, including more expensive options such as air source heat pumps, although these will be delivered in smaller numbers due to higher costs, the councils added.
Eligible households are those with an energy efficiency rating of D to G, and either a total annual household income below £36,000 or a resident receiving a means-tested benefit.
Next Energy Solutions Ltd in the Cumberland Council area and Procast Building Contractors Ltd in the Westmorland and Furness Council area have been appointed to carry out the work.
Eligible households can contact the council responsible for their area to find out what support is available to make their home warmer and cheaper to heat.
To find out if your property is eligible and register your interest contact:
Cumberland Council
- Telephone: 0330 056 5698
- Email: [email protected]
Westmorland and Furness Council
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0300 373 3300
