Island households will be able to save hundreds of pounds on their energy bills through a £1 billion insulation scheme launched by the government today (14 September).
The Great British Insulation Scheme could save families an average of £400 a year on their energy bills with more than 300,000 homes set to benefit.
The government says the scheme will help those most in need heat their home for less, through new energy efficiency upgrades.
Families in council tax bands A-D with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or below will be offered vital upgrades - such as roof, loft or cavity wall insulation - which could cut their annual energy bill by an average of between £300 to £400.
Customers will be able to use a new online checker for the Great British Insulation Scheme, launched today, to find out if they are eligible.
Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho said: “We are determined to help families keep their homes warm through the winter months and save on their energy costs.
“Our Great British Insulation Scheme will help hundreds of thousands of people, including some of the most vulnerable in society, get the upgrades their homes need, while cutting their energy bills.”
Island MP Bob Seely said: “I welcome this scheme that will help support Islanders through the colder winter months.
“This is another good example of the government taking action to help those on lower incomes with the cost of living.
"I encourage Islanders to check their eligibility for the scheme online."
This support will run alongside the existing Energy Company Obligation scheme, which offers free home energy efficiency improvements, such as insulation, heat pumps and solar panels to families on low incomes.
A separate checker has also been launched for the Home Upgrade Grant, which could help as many as 25,000 off-the-gas-grid homes that have an EPC rating of D to G. People can find out if they qualify for energy efficiency support - ranging from insulation and draft proofing to new windows and doors, as well as heat pumps and solar panels.
Customers using the online tools will then be referred to either their energy supplier, for support from the ECO programme and Great British Insulation Scheme, or their local council for the Home Upgrade Grant, to take the next step in making their home more energy efficient.
