Free insulation for over Slough 70's
Slough Borough Council’s Energycare scheme is now offering free cavity wall and loft insulation to all homeowners who are 70 or over.
The scheme, which was launched by the council last July, aims to help private homeowners make small changes in the amount of energy they use around the home. This helps to cut back their contribution to global warming and saves on energy bills.
Under this scheme, residents have already been benefiting from free home energy inspections and discounted cavity wall and loft insulation.
Linzi Bagshaw, energy conservation officer for Slough Borough Council, said: “We are extremely pleased with the results already achieved through Energycare and this announcement of free insulation for over 70’s will help us to insulate the homes of older people, who perhaps need it the most.”
To date some 1500 households have signed up for at least one measure, with 950 insulating their lofts and a further 1100 opting to have cavity wall insulation. This is potentially saving 1800 tonnes of Carbon emissions a year.
Energy Services, a surveying company employed under the Energycare scheme, have a team of home assessors based in Slough that offer private householders a free survey and quotation with no obligation. They can be contacted on the Energycare free phone number to arrange an appointment.
Commissioner for public protection, Cllr John Edwards, said: “Householders in Slough have already proved how keen they are to be a part of helping the environment and tackling climate change problems.
“By offering this free insulation we are able to ensure everybody has access to the benefits of insulating their home and it in turn complements our Cleaner, Safer, Greener Slough campaign.”
For more information on the Energycare scheme, please call 0800 043 9569 or email energy@slough.gov.uk.