Free Insulation for over 70s!

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Last revised: 6 October 2008

A new scheme, funded by energy companies, has recently made loft and/or cavity wall insulation free to anyone aged over 70 who owns or privately rents their home. Provided the depth of your loft insulation is 150mm/6” or less, installers will top this up to the recommended amount of 270mm/11” for free (subject to survey).

Insulating your walls and roof-space are two of the best ways of cutting your fuel bills, and making sure you can afford to keep warm. You could save up to £200 a year by installing these measures.

If you are over 70 and would like to discuss having free loft and/or cavity wall insulation installed, or if you have questions about any the subjects below, either call the Wiltshire Energy Advice Service on 01380 721487 or the South West Energy Efficiency Advice Centre on freephone 0800 512012 to speak to an energy advisor.

Both will provide free, impartial, expert advice to help cut the amount of energy used at home and both work closely with local authorities and energy suppliers so they can tell you about any grants or offers that might be available.

The South West Energy Efficiency Advice Centre is part of a network of advice centres across the country and are part funded by the Energy Saving Trust. The Wiltshire Energy Advice Service is based at the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, and provides information on:

Insulation                            Grants and discounts                               Appliances

Heating                                Fuel bill advice                                          Glazing

Lighting                               Renewable technologies                         Energy saving tips