Governmant Grants For Insulation

Insulation grants for all householders

The Home Energy Saving Programme will provide grants to help everyone insulate their homes. Find out how you could reduce your fuel bill this winter...

What is the Home Energy Saving Programme?

On the 11th September 2008, the Prime Minister announced measures to help people cope with their fuel bills.

The Home Energy Saving Programme, amongst other things, helps UK householders make their homes more energy efficient and therefore reduce their fuel bills.

The measures will be paid for by the energy companies - at a cost of £910 million.

The Home Energy Saving Programme will help people to save money and save energy in the long term. It's important that people can start saving money and fuel as soon as possible. We offer support to help everyone get their grant.

For information and advice, call our helpline on 0800 512 012.

Why do I need insulation?

By installing cavity wall and loft insulation you could save around £270 a year on your energy bills. You'll need less energy to heat your home so you'll use less fuel and produce less CO ₂ .

Currently there are around 7.3 million UK homes with un-insulated cavity walls and 12.9 million with no or less than 150mm of loft insulation.

Find out more about insulation for your home

How can I get my insulation grant?

To find out about getting a grant, call the Energy Saving Trust on 0800 512 012.

We give free, impartial advice about energy saving and other grants or schemes you can apply for.

Why is the Government spending money on insulation instead of giving me money off my energy bills?

The Government has chosen to spend money on insulation grants because insulation saves you money in the long term. Once it's installed you'll need less energy to heat your home, which means lower fuel bills year on year.

What if I have insulation already?

Even if you have insulation already, you could still reduce your bills by making other saving energy changes. For more energy saving options, see What can I do today?

You may be able to get a grant for other energy saving measures like heating controls or renewable energy technologies. Find energy saving grants and offers.

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New Improvements:

• Boil Control:

80° (ideal for speciality teas)

90° (perfect for coffeemaking)

100° boiling

• Audible ‘Ready’ signal --Press the button and your ECO Kettle will switch off and signal when the right temperature is reached.
• Illuminated buttons

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• Locking lid
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• Washable limescale filter
• 220/240 Volts AC
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