Insulate homes against plummeting temperatures, householders advised

09/02/2010

Following the recent freezing weather conditions and with the prospect of more to come, householders are being urged to take advantage of grants available for loft and cavity wall insulation.

Home owners and private tenants are entitled to claim a grant towards the cost of home insulation. This could bring the cost down to under £200 and in some cases may even be free.

The government’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) Scheme is designed to help householders to save money on energy and reduce their household carbon emissions.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, installing cavity wall insulation can save the average household £115 a year on the cost of their heating bills.

To find out how you can benefit from the scheme, call the Snug as a Bug helpline on 0845 602 4696.