Swindon Borough Council is conducting an 18-month pilot Warm Zone project across two wards in Swindon:
All privately-owned or rented homes in these two wards will be offered a free home energy efficiency assessment to find out if they're eligible for grants and special discounts for insulation and heating improvements. They will also be offered a free benefit entitlement check.
The Council, in managing the pilot, has engaged the consultancy services of Warm Zones (CIC).
We are working with local contractor Domestic and General Insulation, Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and The Pension Service.
The aim of the pilot is to bring real benefits to householders who need help because they live in cold, damp homes, or find it hard to keep their home affordably warm, or are just conscious about doing their bit for the environment
We can arrange any owner-occupied or private-rented home across the borough to have loft and cavity wall insulation installed in your home under the scheme and to have someone check that you are claiming all the income you are entitled to.
If you are on certain benefits we could also refer you to schemes, which can provide heating improvements.
By making sure your home is insulated to government recommendations, Swindon Warm Zone can save you hundreds of pounds per year.
The work will be carried out by Domestic and General Insulation Ltd who are the approved contractor working on the Swindon Warm Zone Pilot.
We can also give up-to-date and expert advice on energy efficiency
Energy efficiency measures alone are not always the answer to cold damp homes, increasing households' income can make a big difference too. Swindon Warm Zone will be working with the Citizens Advice Bureau and other local advice agencies to offer you a free confidential income assessment to see if you are missing out on any benefits.
We can also provide advice about saving money on your fuel bills
Under this scheme, cavity wall and loft insulation is free if you:
This is for a limited period only, subject to funding, eligibility criteria and technical survey.
Those not eligible for the free offer can still get it substantially discounted.
Contact 0800 046 9699 for more information and to arrange your free survey.
Insulating your home could save an average home £250 each year on your fuel bills and it only takes 2-3 hours to have the work carried out. This really is one of the most effective ways for you to save energy, save money and do your bit for the environment!
If you are a private landlord your tenant could qualify you for getting free insulation installed into your property. If they fall into any of the criteria above then your property will be insulated for free.
For more information or to book your free energy efficiency assessment, please Contact Domestic and General Insulation free on 0800 046 9699.
For more information about the national Warm Zone scheme please see the Warm Zones website (www.warmzones.co.uk).
For any other query, please phone Swindon Borough Council on 01793 445500.
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