- The global gas price spike has shown the importance of making homes in the UK, warmer and cheaper to heat – helping families to slash their energy bills.
- Low-income households will see their energy bills reduced by up to £200 a year
- The package today is worth a total of £67 million to upgrade insulation in homes and install low-cost clean heating and is part of over £3.9 billion.
Scott Benton has welcomed £8,699,940 of Government funding to a consortium bid led by Blackpool Council to help low-income households across the county to increase the efficiency in their homes.
The funding announced today (Monday, 21 February) forms part of the government’s Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) scheme and will be allocated to local authorities across England to improve up to 4,300 low-income, off-gas grid households - which are reliant on alternatives such as bottled gas and oil to heat their homes.
Grants will pay for energy efficiency measures such as wall and roof insulation as well as new low-carbon heating systems, thermostats and room heating controls, expected to be delivered before the end of March 2023
Recent rises in energy prices for households, stemming from a global rise in volatile gas prices, have only reinforced the importance of making homes more energy efficient – highlighting the well needed switch to renewable energy sources.
The Conservative Government is investing £3.9 billion to decarbonise heat and buildings across the country. Today’s announcement is just the first round of the £950 million funding we have committed over the next 3 years
Commenting, Scott Benton said:
“Our journey to net zero is not just about slashing emissions – it is about cutting energy costs for households across the country.
“That is why I am delighted a consortium bid led by Blackpool Council has been successful in receiving £8,699,940 from the Government helping low-income households across the county to slash bills by around £200.”
Business and Energy Minister Lord Callanan said:
“This funding will make a real difference to thousands of low-income households – saving them up to £200 a year on their energy bills through upgrades like better insulation.”
“This is just the first round of the £950 million funding we have committed over the next 3 years and will ensure we help those most in need. It will keep more money in people’s pockets, at the same time as making homes warmer, more comfortable and greener."
