Grants and offers

Wrap up before winter

Insulating the walls and roof of your building may sound expensive and difficult, but it should be less than a day's work to get both done. The benefits include having a warmer home, using less energy and helping to save the planet!

Worcestershire County Council has made funding available for each district council to offer free cavity wall and loft insulation to all residents over the age of 60 years old.  This funding will be available until the end of 2012 if funds do not run out before.  All free and discounted insulation schemes (national and local) will cease by the end of 2012. This is the last year to take advantage of these offers.  For further information about the scheme in your area contact Act on Energy free on 0800 988 2881

The cost of insulating the average home is £340

If you are not eligible for a grant through the Warm Front scheme, call Act on Energy on 0800 988 2881 for information about discounted offers or visit your district council's web pages:

Bromsgrove District Council,

Malvern Hills District Council,

Redditch Borough Council,

Worcester City Council,

Wychavon District Council,

Wyre Forest District Council - grants for renewable technologies are also available through Wyre Forest District Council

Top tip:

Draughts also get in through gaps in floorboards and skirting boards, which also allow heat to escape in winter. Stop this waste by filling these gaps with newspaper, beading or sealant.

Energy Saving Trust