Insulation scheme funds cosy homes
The Council is launching its biggest energy efficiency initiative to date, with over 5,000 homes in the county identified as needing improved insulation.
Hundreds of homes across the county have already received insulation improvements as part of a previous scheme, with the Council attracting over £5 million to improve the energy performance of houses in Denbighshire, with hundreds of homes improved in West Rhyl, Prestatyn and Upper Denbigh. Through working with partners, the Council has improved the energy efficiency of almost 1,000 homes in the county, offered direct advice and assistance to 109 homes, hosted five community events and supported care agencies to access funding to provide support services.
Now the Council has worked with partners A&M Energy, Citizens Advice Denbighshire and the North Wales Energy Advice Centre to develop Denbighshire Cosy Homes, to fund the installation of loft and cavity wall insulation for all suitable homes in Denbighshire.
Councillor David Smith, Cabinet Lead Member for Environment, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership to promote this scheme and encourage more properties to have better insulation.
“People could get loft and cavity wall insulation installed in their homes for free, even if they rent the property. Insulating the house will make the house warmer in winter, cooler in summer and reduce fuel bills and carbon dioxide emissions. The improvements could save up to £500 per year off your fuel bills”.
“All houses will be contacted directly by post to inform them of their suitability and surveyors from A&M will visit the area and contact the households directly to organise for the survey”.
A Freephone advice service is being offered by North Wales Energy Advice Centre: 0800 954 0658. If you wish to contact A&M prior to the initiative contact them directly on 0800 318 867 (select Penly Branch) or 01948 83 0824.
Citizens Advice Denbighshire will also be offering households advice on how to further reduce energy bills through supplier switching, tariff checking, fuel debt and also welfare and benefits advice. They can be contacted directly on 01745 814336 (Denbigh), 01745 334 568 (Rhyl), 01824 703483.