BOROUGH residents can apply for grants to make their home more energy efficient.
The borough council is distributing funds to residents as part of the national Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme.
It gives residents on low incomes and who are living in low energy efficient properties money for insulation, solar panels or heat pumps.
“The impact of Covid-19, along with the spiralling worldwide cost for energy and living, has had a massive impact on many of our residents,” said Cllr Gregor Murray, executive member for resident services, communications and emissions.
“Schemes like the Green Homes Grant can make a massive difference for people who are struggling to make ends meet, with homes taking part often seeing an immediate reduction in the amount of energy they need to use to keep their homes safe and warm and, as such, lower costs.”
Cllr Murray said that the grant could be used towards a range of improvements, including double or triple glazing in homes which currently only have single glazing installed.
Letters are being sent out to households the council believes may qualify for the scheme, but residents can apply direct if they believe they may be eligible for the support.
In order to qualify, residents need to have a household income of below £30,000 and live in a property with a current energy performance rating (EPC) of E, F or G.
Some D rated properties may also qualify depending on the work required.
Anyone who thinks that they might qualify must apply via the Energy Trust.
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