Families encouraged to act now on energy bills through the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund

Families in the North West encouraged to act now on energy bills through the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund

As the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has issued £25 million worth of vouchers in its first four weeks, the Department of Energy and Climate Change is encouraging families and households in the North West to act now to make their homes more energy efficient and get money back for the improvements.

At the one month milestone, 4405 households in England and Wales are already taking advantage of the new scheme which offers up to £7600 for energy saving measures such as solid wall insulation, new heating systems and double glazing. With the current rates guaranteed for the first £50 million, people in the North West of England should act now to enjoy the benefits of a warmer, greener home and lower energy bills.

Climate Change Minister Greg Barker, said: “With the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund off to such an encouraging start, it’s the perfect time to make your home more energy efficient. Act now, get money for the improvements and enjoy a warmer home and lower energy bills this winter.”

Under the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund domestic energy customers can get:

up to £1000 for installing two measures from an approved list; and/or
up to £6000 for installing solid wall insulation; and
up to £100 refunded for their Green Deal Assessment
The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund also entitles those who have bought a property in the 12 months prior to application to qualify for up to an additional £500 if they carry out energy efficiency improvements.

People in the North West of England can find out more by calling the Energy Saving Advice Service (ESAS) on 0300 123 1234 or by visiting www.gov.uk/greendeal